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Russia prepares video bloggers for its YouTube alternative
The Kremlin’s campaign to prepare for a possible blocking of YouTube in Russia continues to gain momentum.
The Russian alternative of the world's largest video hosting RuTube, which is owned by Gazprom Media, announced plans to grow a new generation of video bloggers for an updated version of its platform, where viewing without registration has become available and the possibility of monetization is expected to be introduced.
"We will bet on young, as yet unknown bloggers, and with the help …
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Putin and Lukashenko to sign decree on integration of Russia and Belarus
On September 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin will sign a joint decree with Alexander Lukashenko on the integration of the Russian Federation and Belarus.
This is a package of "road maps" for integration, the last 28 documents outlining the integration of the two countries. The signing should take place during the meeting between Putin and Lukashenko in Moscow, Interfax quotes the Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Vladimir Semashko.
"The Union government will have a meeting where all these …
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Russia hands over 69 oil wells to Lukashenko
The Belarusian national oil company PO Belorusneft has expanded the list of its assets in Russia.
According to Interfax, the subsidiary of Belorusneft, NC Yangpur became the 100% owner of LLC Purneft, a company operating since 2007, which owns 69 oil wells at the Ust-Purpeysk area in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
The deal, which was announced on the birthday of the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, allowed Yangpur to increase the total area of assets in the …
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European Commission: Gazprom must sell Nord Stream 2
Gazprom must sell the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to comply with European competition standards. This view is shared by the European Commission, reports Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, citing officials in Brussels.
The EU Third Energy Package prohibits the same company from being both a gas supplier and the owner of the pipeline. In the case of Nord Stream 2, Russian gas giant Gazprom may not be able to use more than half of the gas pipeline's capacity.
Having lost the court appeal to exclude …
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Kremlin: Taliban want Russia to help develop the Afghanistan’s natural resources
The Taliban would like Russia's participation in the development of the Afghan economy, including mining, transport and energy projects, said on the talk show "Solovyov Live" the Russian ambassador in Kabul Dmitry Zhirnov.
"The Taliban are open to our participation in the economy, including the development of natural resources," he said, adding that now this is a question for Russian business.
The Taliban, according to Zhirnov, are interested in "establishing trade and economic cooperation," …