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Spanta said besides the construction of the tunnel project, Russians were also interested in investment in mining sector of the country. "Russia want to cooperate with Afghanistan in economic sector in the framework of free market system," said the minister, who spent three days in Russia during his tour of three countries.

"He said the Russian authorities also assured of their cooperation in training, equipping and strengthening of Afghan police and military. Russia has already pledged $170 million in aid to Afghanistan's reconstruction during the Tokyo Conference in 2002 in addition to the $50 million pledged for training of the Afghan National Army (ANA)."

S.Korea, Russia to cooperate in gas development

Dollar drops after weak industrial production report, Yen continues to benefit from Russia diversification talk

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>Dollar drops after weak industrial production report, Yen continues to benefit from Russia diversification talk
Dollar is at least overvalued. Diversification is good in all senses.

>S.Korea, Russia to cooperate in gas development
Is selling energy to YOUR ally a sign of so called Eurasianism? :)