

Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Watching old-school power politics unfold is a fascinating activity, and no better example can be found than those played by Russia and Vladimir Putin. The current maneuvering with respect to Ukraine harkens back to the Cold War days with a decidedly modern twist – i.e. energy supplies, and in particular natural gas.
Forbes: As more countries scramble to fill revenue holes, Ukraine plans to triple beer tax
The Guardian: Yulia Tymoshenko may be sent to Germany this autumn
FT blog: Ukraine: $40m DuPont seed plant to boost quality and yields
Euronews: Femen in protest at visit of Belarus’ Lukashenko to Ukraine
RIA Novosti: 'Sextremist' topless protest targets Belarus president
EurActiv: Prodi: EU should build its Ukraine relations ‘with Russia, not against’