Russia: China lifts restrictions on poultry imports

China has lifted restrictions on supplies of poultry from Russia introduced in 2005 in connection with the avian flu, China’s Quality Control, Inspection and Quarantine Administration and the Ministry of Agriculture said. The document dated July 1, cancels earlier introduced decree prohibiting poultry import from Russia. Publication of this document is the first step in…

Russia: Syria proves tanks worthiness in urban combats

The Russian weapons exposition of Uralvagonzavod Corporation hit the highlight at KADEX-2016 in Astana. Oleg Sienko, CEO of UVZ (the Russia’s largest producer of military equipment) gave an interview to Lenta.ru. – Here at KADEX-2016 Uralvagonzavod features two main “attractions” – the Kazakh-made armored personnel carrier “Barys” equipped with UVZ combat module, and the T-72…

Russia: crude oil exports up in H1 2016

Crude oil exported by the Russian Federation between January and June increased by 1.5% compared to the six months period of 2015 and amounted to 127.78 million tons, the Ministry of Energy said. In June, Russian crude oil exports reached 20.61 million tons. Oil and gas condensate production in June was 44.37 million tons. (Portnews/Business…