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Record number of investor-state arbitrations filed in 2015
The number of investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) cases filed in 2015 reached a record high of 70.
Pakistan sends request to EEU on creation of free trade area
Pakistan has sent another request to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) about creating a free trade area, Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev said Wednesday.
EU-Ukraine free-trade accord goes into effect despite Moscow’s opposition
Ukraine’s free-trade deal with the EU went into effect, coinciding with the start of Moscow’s food embargo against Kiev.
Kyiv receives Moscow’s notification on suspension of free trade area with Ukraine - Yatseniuk
The Russian side has formally notified Ukraine on its decision to suspend the agreement on the free trade area that was in effect between the two countries.
Yukos: the saga continues
The bankruptcy of oil and gas giant Yukos led to multiple proceedings against the Russian state and some enormous awards.
EU backs free trade agreement with Ukraine’s entry into effect on Jan 1, 2016 – foreign minister
Ukraine-EU Association Agreement will be fully applicable as of 01.01.2016,
President Sisi to discuss free trade, industrial zone, nuclear energy with Putin in Russia visit
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi in Russia to discuss a number of economic projects as well as strategic issues with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Moscow plays nice with free trade as Ukraine sounds alarm over Russian troops
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a breakthrough in negotiations with Russia over Kyiv’s duty-free trade deal with the European Union – a much needed ray of hope in the ongoing war.
Eurasian union okays free trade with Iran
The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) has given the initial go-ahead to signing a free trade agreement with Iran, a senior official of the bloc has said.
Armenia-US trade agreement not a step against Russia – analyst
The trade agreement signed between Armenia and the US last Thursday should not be considered as a step against Russia, political analyst Movses Demirchyan said in his interview to Sputnik-Armenia radio channel.
Thai-Russian cooperation set for new heights as trade expands
Despite the global downturn and economic troubles in Russia, trade between Moscow and Bangkok is in rude health, with the food and agriculture sectors showing especially dynamic growth.
India to soon start FTA feasibility process with Russia, Peru
India will soon initiate the feasibility process to launch negotiations for a free trade agreement with Russia and Peru, a move aimed at enhancing economic ties with these nations.
Poland criticizes bilateral trade deals with Moscow after French accord
Poland led EU criticism of bilateral farm deals with Moscow on Monday following a French accord with Russia to lift its ban on live pig and pork imports, saying they broke the "principle of European solidarity".
Merkel offers Russia free-trade agreement
Germany would be prepared to negotiate a free-trade agreement between the European Union and Russia as a way out of the deadlocked Ukraine conflict, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.
Some 40 states plan to create free trade zone with Eurasian Economic Union — lawmaker
Around 40 states have plans to establish a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), the speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, Sergey Naryshkin, told an international conference in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana on Monday.
EU Parliament gives nod to Moldova trade agreement
European Union lawmakers have approved the EU’s trade deal with Moldova
Eurasian Economic Union eyes free trade zone with Asia-Pacific countries — Medvedev
The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan may establish a free trade zone with the Asia-Pacific countries, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.
Putin labels Trans-Pacific Partnership US attempt to benefit from regional trade
The Trans-Pacific Partnership represents Washington’s bid to establish new trade and economic cooperation specifically for its own benefit, Russian President Vladimir Putin told China’s main media outlets in a Thursday interview.
India starts preparations for free trade zone with Customs Union
India has supported a proposal to establish a workshop to prepare to sign a free trade agreement with the Customs Union comprising Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin told reporters Wednesday.
India, Russia to re-start study on free trade agreement feasibility
India and Russia are ready to start discussions on a long-pending free trade agreement that could increase bilateral trade and investment flow, and help reduce dependence of both countries on the US and the EU.