Doubts grow on Russia's WTO plans

EU renews India WTO drinks case
The European Union renews a World Trade Organization complaint about India's import tariffs on wine and spirits.

Russia pushes Ukraine on gas debt
Russia demands Ukraine to repay a $2.4bn gas debt, raising fears of a renewed dispute which could disrupt supplies to Europe.

Russia hikes rates to help rouble
Russia's central bank increases its key interest rate to 12% from 11% in an attempt to reduce an outflow of capital.

Russia admits rouble 'could fall'
The head of Russia's central bank refuses to rule the possibility that the national currency, the rouble, could weaken.

WTO head seeks new term in office
World Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy confirms he will seek another four-year term heading the international agency.