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Turkish, Greek And Tesla Streams Re-routing Energy Supply In Eastern Europe

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Russia cancelled its South Stream gas pipeline project in December 2014 replacing it with new Turkish Stream pipeline. The follow-up of this Russian-Turkish project is re-routing the energy supply in whole Eastern Europe with Greek and Tesla [Balkan] Stream gas pipelines. The head of Russian gas producer Gazprom stated on 7 th May 2015 that the firm had decided to start building the Turkish Stream pipeline and that preparations to build the undersea stretch of the pipeline were under way. During a meeting between Gazprom ’s Alexei Miller and Turkish Minister of Energy Taner Yildiz, the parties sent a resounding message to gas markets: the Turkish Stream will be brought on stream in 19 months. Natural Gas Europe reports : “We had very efficient and crucial talks today. It was agreed to bring onstream Turkish Stream and to start gas supplies in December 2016. Gazprom, while implementing its portion of work under the Turkish Stream project, will follow the ...

Russia's Strategic Shift To East Continues: Now India

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“ The steadfast support of the people of Russia for India has been there even at difficult moments in our history. It has been a pillar of strength for India's development, security and international relations. India, too, has always stood with Russia through its own challenges. The character of global politics and international relations is changing. However, the importance of this relationship and its unique place in India's foreign policy will not change. In many ways, its significance to both countries will grow further in the future.” ( Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi) R ussia and India made 20 deals in 24 hours (on 11 th Dec. 2014) given $100 billion-worth boost to their economies. The economic burden of Western sanctions has pushed Russia to the east in search of business opportunities. During President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in the presence of he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 20 pacts were signed and the two sides ended with US$100 ...

Case Ukraine In Figures

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I nstead of long analysis I have collected here some flash of trivia – figures and views - related to ongoing events in Ukraine: An U.S. view: and with more details: Peoples in Ukraine vote: Peoples in Crimea think: and more precisely: German "Der Tagesspiegel" ongoing poll - How should the West react to Russia's offensive in Ukraine. The results of 12000+ votes A n other German view: Some historical perspective: The choice: And the bottom line: Whereas something stays over century through conflicts and politics: Swallow nest castle in Crimea Earlier about Ukrain e 2014 case : Crimea: The referendum, the mote and the beam, by Jan Oberg Crimean referendum overshadows Euromaiden Crime Farewell Ukrainian Independency And Democracy Ukraine’s Would-be Coup As New Example About US Gangsterism And earlier about Ukrain e: Ukraine: End of Orange Revolution, start of Stabilisation Ukraine – choosing a ne...

Farewell Ukrainian Independency And Democracy

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“ Nur eine Partnerschaft mit der EU und Russland kann der Ukraine Stabilität geben.” (Manfred Schünemann) T he situation in Ukraine is chaotic and tense and even on the verge of military confrontation . Kiev is seems to be under rule of former opposition groups while the Strasserian protestors are still waiting if new government is acting with their expectations; Crimea is in Russian control, eastern provincies don't accept rule from Kiev and ethnic minorities feel thread of neo-nazi groups which occupied the initiative of Maidan; ignored average citizens know the totally corrupted political system but not how to fix it. From my perspective the future of Ukraine looks grim, it still lacks rule of law, genuine political parties, a meritocratic civil service and movement to change situation. Due de facto bankrupty of state economic and social decisions would be taken abroad, conflict between political elite and people the foreign aid will be shared among politicians and ol...