Russia

Russia's EU envoy says visa-free travel stymied by politics

10:40 18/11/2009

The introduction of visa-free travel between Russia and the European Union is being hampered by a "considerable political component" in the talks, Russia's EU envoy said on Wednesday.

20090504/155001100-comment.json

Story

Wrap: Visas, energy, Iran top agenda at Russia-EU summit
20:49 25/05/2006
The signing of agreements on visa facilitation and readmission was the key result of the Russia-EU summit Thursday in Sochi, a resort on Russia's Black Sea coast.
Energy sector openness must be reciprocal arrangement - Putin
20:15 25/05/2006
Foreign companies are welcome to work in Russia's energy sector, but Russia expects foreign countries to reciprocate, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Russia expects energy parity from Europe - Putin
19:15 25/05/2006
Russia wants to be treated as an equal partner in the energy sphere by Europe, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Russia interested in bilateral relations with U.S. - Putin
19:08 25/05/2006
EU-Russia visa deal first step to visa-free travel - Putin
18:33 25/05/2006
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union was the first step toward visa-free travel.
Russia, EU have common position on Iran - Putin
18:27 25/05/2006
Russia and the European Union share a common position on the long-running controversy around Iran's nuclear program, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Putin hopes for quick talks on new cooperation deal with EU
18:18 25/05/2006
Russia hopes that talks on a new cooperation agreement with the European Union will begin in the immediate future, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Russia, EU set to talk relations, sign key visa deal at summit
08:26 25/05/2006
Energy set to take spotlight at Russia-EU summit
08:24 25/05/2006
Officials from Russia and the European Union will gather on the Black Sea Thursday for a summit that it is expected to be dominated by the host nation's reliability as an energy supplier.
Putin meets Austrian chancellor, EU officials
22:04 24/05/2006
Russia-EU energy cooperation: time for meaningful dialog
14:58 24/05/2006
Russia to urge EU to defend Russians' rights in Baltic states
14:06 24/05/2006
Russia's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it would insist on the need to defend the rights of ethnic Russian minorities in Latvia and Estonia at a summit with the EU starting Thursday.
EU-Russia Summit
10:43 24/05/2006
EU not afraid of strong Russia - EC president Barroso
21:58 23/05/2006
Putin aide plays down EU desire to diversify energy imports
20:25 23/05/2006
Russia should not be alarmed over the European Union's aim of diversifying its energy supplies, a presidential aide said Tuesday.
Energy security is a non-zero-sum game
20:14 23/05/2006
Russia wants EU visa agreements in force from 2007 - Putin aide
19:22 23/05/2006
Russia wants visa facilitation and readmission agreements due to be signed this week with the European Union to come into force from January 1 next year, a presidential aide said Tuesday.
Gazprom mulling Eurobond, ruble bond issues in 2006
18:19 23/05/2006
Russia-EU summit to tackle relations, key issues-EU commissioner
13:08 23/05/2006
The European Union will focus on the future of relations with Russia, implementing four joint projects and key international issues at a May 25 summit, a EU commissioner said Tuesday.
EU ministers approve visa agreement with Russia
11:46 23/05/2006
The Council of Ministers of the European Union has approved the signing with Russia of a visa facilitation and readmission agreement, the council's press service said Tuesday.
Russia to avoid Schengen visa price rise
21:57 22/05/2006
Russia for reforming European Human Rights Court
18:14 19/05/2006
Russia-EU visa, readmission accords could come into force in 2006
19:32 18/05/2006
According to the agreements, Russia and the EU would relax visa requirements for certain categories of people for stays of up to 90 days, and take additional measures to prevent illegal migration.
EU, U.S. and Latin America: A trio playing different tunes
17:05 15/05/2006
EC steps up fight against black caviar smuggling
16:24 15/05/2006
The European Commission said Monday it had approved a set of measures to combat illegal trade in caviar.
EU grant to help Russia with electronic monitoring of prisoners
13:22 11/05/2006
Russia-Europe: energy dialogue or squabble?
15:47 04/05/2006
EU energy commissioner for constructive gas relations with Russia
18:06 30/04/2006
Fundamentals of Gazprom's dispute with Europe
19:48 26/04/2006
UES power giant turns to Europe for generating asset investment
15:10 24/04/2006
Russia, EU to sign visa, readmission accords at May 25 summit
13:45 20/04/2006
"In Sochi on May 25, we plan to sign two agreements, which are already ready," said Sergei Yastrzhembsky, who oversees relations with the EU.
Russia, EU ink memorandum on cooperation in agriculture
14:01 11/04/2006
Russian MP criticizes EU sanctions against Belarus leaders
15:55 10/04/2006
"This decision seems to be counterproductive," said Konstantin Kosachev, chairman of the State Duma's international affairs committee and Russia's chief delegate to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
Russia raises export tariffs on petroleum products
18:06 06/04/2006
Russia, EU must overcome differences of opinion - minister
15:26 05/04/2006
Disagreements between Russia and the European Union should not be an obstacle to mutual cooperation, Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday. Sergei Lavrov told Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic at a meeting in the Slovak capital that disagreements over issues like Belarus and Ukraine should not stall joint work with NATO and the EU.
Europe in tough competition for Russia's natural gas - official
13:56 04/04/2006
Europe is facing tough competition for Russian natural gas from the Asian-Pacific region and the United States, an official with a major German gas company said Tuesday.
Council of Europe sets priority issues for Russian presidency
16:34 27/03/2006
EU leaders want to boost energy dialogue with Russia
18:02 24/03/2006
Russia looks east, but thinks Europe
13:14 23/03/2006
EU drafts blacklist of unreliable air companies
12:46 22/03/2006
China gas supplies to end Russia's European dependence - experts
20:13 21/03/2006
EC head told Moscow reliable, predictable energy partner
12:20 18/03/2006
The president of the European Commission said Saturday he had received assurances in Moscow that Russia would be a reliable and predictable EU partner in the energy sphere.

Comments

Add comments

Comment posted and will be opened after the pre-moderation.

Registration

Password recovery |

Top multimedia

Images: The Igor Moiseyev Ensemble: Keepers of the Dance

Video: Rudolph Abel’s liberation. Interview with KGB Gen. Yuri Drozdov

Infographics: Password generator

Stories »

USD	11/02	29.8923	+0.2128
EUR	11/02	39.6282	+0.1515

RTS	10/02	1605.12	+0.12%
MICEX	13/09	1501.98	+0.59%

Leave a comment

Leave a comment

Images: The Igor Moiseyev Ensemble: Keepers of the Dance

Video: Rudolph Abel’s liberation. Interview with KGB Gen. Yuri Drozdov

Infographics: Password generator

Most read