9 November: Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has called for a large-scale modernization of the transportation system in Russia, promising to attract up to one trillion rubles ($33 bln) in private investment.(VEDOMOSTI)
9 November: Russia “cuts a new window to Europe” with the official launch of the Nord Stream, the first direct pipeline bringing Russian natural gas to European consumers.(Kommersant)
The agreement between Russia and Georgia - brokered by Switzerland - that will enable Russia to join the WTO, is a diplomatic success. Its implementation will however be fraught with problems.
Vagif Jahangirov was a doctor in Khovajend during the Karabakh War. He remembers his conversations with Armenian residents and how they all agreed that war will not bring happiness to anybody.
8 November: Russian President Dimitri Medvedev has started an official visit to Germany. He will later today join the leaders of several European countries at the launch of the Nord Stream Gas Pipeline which will transport Russian gas to European markets
The prophets of doom who for years have argued that there can be no solution to the Cyprus conflict may be about to be proven wrong following important talks between leaders of the two Cyprus communities in New York. A breakthrough on Cyprus will stimulate hope for progress in resolving other conflicts in Europe.