Russia


CIS countries to agree on free trade in services
The Commonwealth of Independent States plans to agree on free trade in services, government's commissioner for cooperation with the Russian Federation and the CIS countries Valeriy Muntiyan told a press conference.
Vietnam, Russia to kick-start FTA negotiations
Top Vietnamese and Russian leaders have agreed to accelerate negotiations and the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the customs alliance of Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.
India, Russia agree on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with Belarus-Kazakhstan
With an aim to boost trade ties, India and Russia have agreed to jointly study a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with Belarus-Kazakhstan and exuded confidence to acheive ambitious an trade target of $ 20 billion by 2015.
Dairy access a hurdle in Russia trade deal talks
The Government says New Zealand's robust dairy sector is the main sticking point in brokering a free-trade deal with Russia.
Peru to conduct market research study on Russia, India FTAs in H2 2012
Peruvian Trade and Tourism Minister Jose Luis Silva announced Monday that the market research studies before starting negotiations on free trade agreements (FTA) with Russia and India will be conducted during the second half of 2012.
Peru eyes trade deal with Russia - report
Peru is looking to begin talks for a free trade agreement with Russia next year, following the World Trade Organization's approval of Russia's membership in the trade body earlier this month
India and Russia to discuss comprehensive economic pact
India and Russia will add another facet to their bilateral relationship by holding talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), an omnibus free trade agreement, during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's confabulations with the top Russian leadership here on Friday.
Finland advocates free trade agreement between Russia and EU countries
Russia’s accession into the World Trade Organisation next summer will bring Finnish export companies annual savings worth up to hundreds of millions of euros. However, Finland has its sights already set on the next target: the establishment of a free trade zone between Russia and the European Union.
Tensions grow ahead of EU-Ukraine summit
Days before a crunch EU-Ukraine summit on 19 December, Kyiv is under increased pressure as Brussels urges its leaders to release political prisoners and Russia moves to take control of its gas pipeline network, diplomats told EurActiv.
MOIT: Russia considers FTA with Vietnam a breakthrough in Asean
Vietnam has agreed to kick off the negotiation for FTA with the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan in 2012