By Sandra KalnieteWhile Russia has always played a significant role in Europe, relations took a new dimension after European Union expansion. Not only because the EU's border extended substantially eastward, but also because the 10 new member states have

• 18 March 2010

By Sandra KalnieteWhile Russia has always played a significant role in Europe, relations took a new dimension after European Union expansion. Not only because the EU's border extended substantially eastward, but also because the 10 new member states have

• 18 March 2010

to build a dozen ultrasafe nuclear reactors in India, part of more than $10 billion in deals in energy, arms, telecoms and other cooperation signed during his visit Friday. The trip, Putins first to India since December 2007, came as Moscow is driving to

• 17 March 2010

will pass a law against joining military alliances such as NATO, a move that is sure to please Russia while tilting Ukraine away from its previous pro-Western course. In a statement of purpose published Tuesday in the parliament's official newspaper, the

• 17 March 2010

Royal Dutch Shell expects production to rise to 3.5 million barrels of oil equivalent a day in 2012.

• 17 March 2010

Royal Dutch Shell expects production to rise to 3.5 million barrels of oil equivalent a day in 2012.

• 17 March 2010

The government of Ukraine's pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych has announced its intention to pass a law to keep the country out of military alliances, which would end the debate over Ukraine joining NATO.

• 17 March 2010

Since October 2008, prolific Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi has been out of the German national side. That was his own fault, but Deutsche Welle’s Jefferson Chase says he deserves another shot.

• 17 March 2010