Gazprom goes on the offensive
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Alexander Medvedev, OAO Gazprom of Russia reports that the petroleum giant did not cut gas supplies to the Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, their contracts expired. After years of receiving inexpensive gas from OAO Gazprom these Eastern bloc countries would not agree to pay market prices. The petroleum giant is planning to invest $20 billion on developing pipelines with China and increasing production.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Europe's leaders, already divided, dig in for battle
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European Union leaders, after a failed Summit, are becoming entrenched in their differences over political and economic policy for Europe. Tony Blair is to become the next European Union President and he has stated an intent to have Europe adopt free-market changes and reduce farm subsidies.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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