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Dutch court rejects final argument in legal battle over former Russia oil giant Yukos
An Amsterdam court has rejected Russia’s final argument in a years-long legal battle over a $50 billion arbitration award.
Russia offers talks on free trade zone creation to Algeria — Minister
Russia has offered talks on the creation of a free trade zone to Algeria, Russia’s Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said.
Egypt nears completion of free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union
In a significant stride towards economic integration, Egypt is nearing final negotiations to establish a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Iran, EEU sign historic free trade agreement
Iran signed a groundbreaking free trade agreement with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union on December 25. The signing ceremony, held in St. Petersburg, marked the culmination of over two years of negotiations and expert deliberations.
Recovery of $5B from Russia for Crimean assets of Naftogaz: UK court recognizes Hague decision
A court in the United Kingdom has recognized the decision of the Hague arbitration to compensate Naftogaz Group for $5 billion for assets seized by Russia in Crimea.
Putin says EAEU, Iran to sign agreement to create free trade zone
Signing of deal planned for late December, says Russian president.
DTEK energy company claims $ 267 million victory in The Hague against Russia over Crimea assets
DTEK Group prevails in The Hague case, securing a $267 million award from Russia for the confiscation of assets in occupied Crimea.
Blow to Putin as Russia faces UK trial over $60bn Yukos oil battle
The Russian state will go on trial for failing to pay $60bn (£49bn) to former shareholders of defunct oil behemoth Yukos, after a British judge blocked the country’s bid for immunity.
Ukraine’s termination of its Bilateral Investment Treaty with Russia: what happened and what it means for potential future claims
Despite Ukraine’s recently announced termination of the BIT, and thanks to the continued application of its sunset clause, the treaty may yet give rise to a number of future claims.
Russian firm escalates dispute with Canada over seized cargo plane
Owner of aircraft parked at Toronto's airport invoking 1989 bilateral investment treaty.