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An archaeological dig in Russia has unearthed female figurines, carved tools, and a cone-shaped carving of unknown purpose.

Russia's central bank increases its key interest rate to 13% from 12% and the rouble weakens by about 1% against the dollar and the euro.

Oil prices rise slightly after Russia says it may join oil cartel Opec in cutting global production.

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

The European Commission unveils plans to diversify the EU's energy imports and reduce reliance on Russia.

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

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

Russian antitrust regulators have turned down a Google acquisition of ZAO Begun from Rambler Media, apparently on a technical point.

Russia's Duma approves measures to boost funds for the financial sector, following recent market volatility, local media say.

Russia's parliament approves measures to assist banks hit by the credit freeze as trading in the country's shares resumed.