Russian authorities have failed to take into account the environmental impact of building work ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, the UN has said.
In an interview with Gazeta.ru, Georgian opposition leader (a former ally of President Mikhail Saakashvili) Nino Burjanadze explained why she met Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov on Tuesday confirmed the Central Asian republic's readiness to supply the required gas volumes to Russia.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Russia Thursday for crucial talks on clinching a new nuclear disarmament treaty between the Cold War foes.
The Russian Economic Development, Finance, and Industry and Trade Industries are expected to review Avtovaz's business plan on Thursday.
The consortium behind the planned Nord Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Europe said Tuesday it had secured a 3.9-billion-euro funding deal from 26 banks.