May 12, 2011

Russia Redraws Europe's Energy Map

M K Bhadrakumar, Asia Times

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Things couldn't have been better for Russia's energy giant Gazprom even before news came in over the weekend that curtains could be coming down on one of the keenest battles of the Caspian great game, and Moscow is on a winning streak.

Gazprom increased its gas supplies to Read Full Article ››


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