Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Russian-Ukrainian Fleet-for-Gas Treaty Ratified

The parliaments of Russia and Ukraine ratified the recently signed treaty prolonging the stay of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, Ukraine, until 2042 in exchange for generous discounts on natural gas supplied from Russia to Ukraine. While the Russian State Duma ratified the treaty unanimously, the Ukrainian Supreme Rada had to overcome the obstruction of opposition deputies, including fist-fighting, egg-throwing, and smoke-bombs.

http://lenta.ru/news/2010/04/27/yes/

http://lenta.ru/news/2010/04/27/ratify/
http://drugoi.livejournal.com/3233907.html (see photos)

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