Russia
Russia emissions expected to peak by 2030
Report from Ministry of Economic Development suggests carbon intensity of Russian economy will only drop in 2020s
Russia threatens ‘radical measures’ in response to Kyoto Protocol extension
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
Russia exploring plans for domestic carbon market
Ministry of Economic Development to draw up plans for a national carbon market by March
Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia meet to discuss Kyoto
Representatives will gather in Minsk to determine future participation in landmark climate change treaty
10 climate questions that need answering in 2013
RTCC explores the major issues likely to dominate the climate change debate in the year ahead
A letter on behalf of the climate to Russia’s Father Christmas
RTCC’s Russian correspondent Olga Dobrovidova sends Dedushka Moroz and Vladmir Putin her list of climate requests for 2013
Russia claims COP18 snub could damage hopes of 2015 climate deal
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Norway minister’s scribbles at UN climate talks reveal complex picture
Bård Roads Solhjell says objections from Russia over the Kyoto Protocol were deliberately ignored by COP18 presidency in Doha
Russia negotiators complain of ‘legal nihilism’ at UN climate talks
Russia’s team in Doha tell Olga Dobrovidova they are deeply unhappy with ‘gateway’ agreement and want UN’s decision-making process to be reviewed
Belarus threaten to leave Kyoto Protocol after Doha controversy
Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan could leave the UN’s climate treaty as a result of a late change to the terms of an extension period
UN climate chief dismisses Russia ‘hot-air’ protest in Doha
Christiana Figures says once Russian delegate has read texts agreed in Doha he will realise he has nothing to complain about.
Doha climate deal: EU, USA, Russia, Brazil, Africa & Pacific Island reaction
COP18: Russian outrage at COP decision overshadows extension to Kyoto Protocol
Doha: Russia backsliding on 25% emissions reduction goal
COP18: New draft document hints Russia is retreating from 25% target announced by Prime Minister Medvedev at Rio+20
Russia now ‘very unlikely’ to join Kyoto extension in Doha
COP18: RTCC understands that hopes of Russia changing its mind about key climate treaty are now virtually over
Comment: Why Russia’s position on the Kyoto Protocol is a mystery even to its own ministers
In her latest blog for RTCC, RIA Novosti Environment and Energy news editor Olga Dobrovidova asks if Russia’s team at COP18 really know their country’s position on the Kyoto Protocol?
Russia set to link decision on Kyoto Protocol to Doha outcomes
COP18: RTCC understands Putin government are still open to idea of joining C2P, but likely to delay decision to final days
Russian Government offers faint hope of Kyoto 2 participation
Delegation heads to Doha ready to say no, but cooperation with EU and Japan could change its mind.
EU on track to hit Kyoto climate change target as protocol’s future faces crucial period
Bloc will exceed its Kyoto goals and its internal 2020 targets as decision time nears on new a round of international commitments.
Comment: Think you know Russia’s position on climate change? Think again
Reports of the death of Kyoto in Russia are wide of the mark and an unconventional climate hero could have emerged, writes Olga Dobrovidova.
Russia considers “waving goodbye” to Kyoto ahead of Doha climate change talks
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