Russia’s Gazprom may switch to gas trading in rubleSeptember 22, 2015 - 12:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Gazprom may include possible settlements in rubles in its new export contracts, Rg.ru reports. The issue, in particular, will be addressed at a September 28 board meeting that will also focus on a reasonable minimum share of ruble settlements. As Gazprom Export General Director, Elena Burmistrov noted earlier in June, the Russian company and the Chinese CNPC considered the ruble and the yuan as possible currency options for gas supply payments. According to her, at the time the companies hadn’t yet decided on the currency of payment for gas supply through the western route. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan suggested at the Eurasian Economic Union’s Intergovernmental Council in Grodno that EEU member states use the ruble for payments. According to the PM, that would reduce dependence on the dollar. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |