14.08 Russian Press at a Glance, Wednesday, August 14, 2013
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
POLITICS
President Vladimir Putin met with his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Tuesday in what proved a fruitful visit, but which led some to express caution about Russias influence in the republic.
(The Moscow Times)
Lawmakers from Russias LDPR political party initiated a bill which allows drivers to use public transportation lanes at night.
(Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
Billionaire Vladimir Yevtushenkov's industrial conglomerate Sistema is looking to double the business volume of its retail chain Children's World ahead of a possible IPO.
(The Moscow Times)
Russias Central Bank said that GDP would grow just 2 percent this year, with actual output falling slightly behind potential.
(Vedomosti, Kommersant)
After decades of pursuing trade with Western Europe, Finland is becoming dependent on Russia again as its burgeoning middle class and wealthy investors provide opportunities for growth lacking in recession-hit Europe.
(The Moscow Times)
OIL & GAS
A subsidiary of Russian energy giant Gazprom has won a tender to buy the Moscow United Energy Company (MOEK), according to auction results announced Tuesday, in a bid reportedly intended to diversify Gazproms business.
(Vedomosti, Kommersant)
DEFENSE
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said Tuesday that his countrys defense industry collaboration with Russia is worth $4 billion and continues to grow.
(Vedomosti)
WORLD
The second round of direct talks between the Israelis and Palestinians begins on Wednesday.
(Kommersant)
A Russian man who faces decades in prison for allegedly participating in the largest hacking scheme ever prosecuted in the United States has pleaded not guilty in a federal court in New Jersey.
(Kommersant)
At least 18 people are feared trapped inside a submarine that caught fire after a blast in Indias Mumbai port.
(Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
SOCIETY
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev proposed putting electronic chips in Russian car license plates.
(Kommersant)
CRIME
A Moscow court issued an arrest warrant for Russian real estate tycoon Sergei Polonsky, who is currently living in Israel and has submitted an application for Israeli citizenship.
(Vedomosti, Kommersant, The Moscow Times)
SPORTS
Russia's pole vault queen, Yelena Isinbayeva, won her first major outdoor title in five years on Tuesday, capturing a fairy-tale world championship title on home soil in Moscow.
(Kommersant, Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
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