Media ponder 'energy chess game'
Turkish writers are pleased about the Nabucco gas pipeline deal, which was signed by Turkey, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania on Monday.


Azerbaijan-Gazprom agreement puts Nabucco in jeopardy
Russian gas company Gazprom signed a deal with State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) in Baku last week in connection with the first phase of the Shah Deniz gas field to transfer 500 million cubic meters of gas to Europe under the auspices of Gazprom. Seen as a potential supplier for the Nabucco gas pipeline, Baku's step raised some questions regarding Nabucco's gas supply problem.


Turkmens, Azerbaijan hold talks on Caspian Sea boosting European gas pipeline prospects
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) - Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan have begun talks to agree on a border in the energy-rich Caspian Sea, the Turkmen foreign ministry said Thursday, a move that boosts prospects for a Western-backed pipeline project to pump gas to Europe .


Medvedev Casts Doubt on Nabucco as Merkel Defends Gas Pipeline
If he kept himself from howling with laughter he was doing good.

Nabucco project to meet all Georgia's gas needs - minister
I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry here.

US sailors train Georgians in show of support

Enjoy Summer: Obama Brings Peace to Georgia
I think I'll go with 'cry.'

UN quits rebel Georgian region as mission ends

Georgian Opposition Leader Alasania Forms New Party

Georgia: US Vice President Biden to Visit Tbilisi in Late July
Definitely 'cry.'

EU 'Troika' Begins Tour Of South Caucasus

The Russian Military Concentration in the Caucasus

Isolation pushing Abkhazia into Russia’s arms

Russian, Armenian, Azerbaijani presidents to meet in Moscow on July 18

Azerbaijani Guards Kill One During Russian Border Shoot-Out
Azerbaijani border guards are searching for a group of people who opened fire on a border post when they illegally crossed the border from Russia, the Azerbaijani State Border Service has said.


Russian bikers ’invade’ Crimea - with Putin’s blessing


Russia: Human Rights Leader Slain
A recognized Chechen human rights activist was found dead this afternoon hours after witnesses said she was abducted from her home. The body of Natalya Estemirova, a 50-year-old single mother, was discovered this afternoon in the woods of neighboring republic Ingushetia, shot twice in the head, the Ingush Interior Ministry confirmed Tuesday. This morning, four men confronted her as she left her home in the Chechen capital Grozny, forced her into a car and drove away, according to work colleagues who spoke to witnesses.


Russian leader condemns killing
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expresses "outrage" at the murder of human rights activist Natalia Estemirova.

Activist blames Putin, Chechen leader for slaying

Russia, Disgraced Over Assassinations
Yes, I'm sure Vlad is staring at the floor and scuffing his boots in humiliation.


Germany, Russia talks: gas, economy to dominate

Russia Needs Deeper Reforms, OECD Urges

Russia's largest market closed amid race tensions

Russia - Missile Malfunctions Again
Whoopsie!

EU Readies For Repeat Of Russia-Ukraine Gas Crisis
Da, silly euros.

Biden to reassure allies in Ukraine, Georgia
Well, I know I feel reassured.

Israel's Peres to visit Russia in mid-August
Bears repeating.

Russia's Mideast envoy visits Lebanon

Putin’s Plan for All-Volunteer Military Not Working Out, Officials Say
Unfortunately, I suspect it will work well enough for his purposes.