Russia’s border guard service celebrates 90 years

On May 28, 2008, Russian border guards celebrate the 90th anniversary of the state border guard service.

// May. 29, 2008 - 04:34 GMT


Armenian foreign minister to pay first visit to Moscow

// May. 29, 2008 - 05:12 GMT


Russia doubts new agreement with EU by yearend - govt. source

Russia welcomes the start of the talks with the EU on a new Partnership and Cooperation agreement, but doubts a deal can be reached by the end of this year, a government source said on Thursday.

// May. 29, 2008 - 05:50 GMT


RUXX investment index set to open 0.67% up

// May. 29, 2008 - 05:53 GMT


Putin to discuss Russia-EU relations at Paris talks

// May. 29, 2008 - 06:12 GMT


Banks' correspondent accounts with CBR rise 4%

// May. 29, 2008 - 06:18 GMT


Russian international reserves up $7.3 bln in week

Russia's gold and foreign currency reserves increased by $7.3 billion, to $548.1 billion, in the week of May 16 – May 23, the Central Bank of Russia said Thursday.

// May. 29, 2008 - 06:21 GMT


Russia's Central Bank to switch to floating ruble rate

// May. 29, 2008 - 07:20 GMT


Russia, S. Korea, U.S. envoys to meet for N. Korea nuke talks

Delegations from South Korea and the U.S. are due to meet in Moscow over the next two days to discuss North Korea's nuclear program ahead of six-nation talks.

// May. 29, 2008 - 07:26 GMT


Russia's VTB Bank to raise $1bln syndicated loan in June

// May. 29, 2008 - 07:47 GMT