As two weeks of talks conclude, one negotiating track stalls but positive tone continues on discussions of new 2015 global treaty
Negotiator Oleg Shamanov tells RTCC “brainstorming” on global treaty must stop at end of 2013, when a plan should be presented to all parties
Lead negotiator Artur Runge-Metzger says progress on developing a framework for a 2015 deal has been made at Bonn session
Exclusive: Oleg Shamanov tells Olga Dobridova he should not be blamed for holding up UN talks in Bonn, saying it is vital decision making rules are clarified
Olga Dobrovidova on why a repeat of Russia’s indifference to the voluntary Climate and Clean Air Coalition could spell trouble for a binding UN emissions deal
A major part of the UN climate talks in Bonn remains in stasis for a fifth day after protests from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine over decision-making procedures
Morning Summary: Still no resolution to agenda rift as talks enter fourth day
Ministry of Economic Development says suggestion climate policy could drive development is “a bit naive”
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Catastrophic climate predictions dominated Russian media last week, but despite scepticism over the source they could be worryingly accurate
Lack of clarity over status of carbon sinks in new emissions plan makes observers suspicious of Moscow’s true climate change ambitions
Energy efficiency and investment plan counts on $4.5bn of Kyoto-related revenue despite acrimonious split from treay last year
Minister tells Olga Dobrovidova country’s climate doctrine should include focus on risks and challenges posed by meteorites and asteroids
Interministerial working group on climate change holds first meeting in sign Kremlin may be planning new push on climate change
Two permanent members of main UN body block efforts to raise security implications of climate change
Report from Ministry of Economic Development suggests carbon intensity of Russian economy will only drop in 2020s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Oleg Shamanov tells RTCC Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine have plans to contest decisions made at UN talks in Doha
Ministry of Economic Development to draw up plans for a national carbon market by March
Representatives will gather in Minsk to determine future participation in landmark climate change treaty