PUTIN HUNGARY CZECH REPUBLIC VISIT ENERGY SUPPLY REASSURANCES – EU RUSSIA ENERGY EFFICIENCY
March 1st, 2006
BY KEITH NUTHALL
RUSSIAN president Vladimir Putin has sought to shore up Russia's damaged reputation as a reliable energy partner for eastern Europe, by suggesting Hungary take part in the Blue Stream gas pipeline project. In a visit to Budapest, Putin said Russia and Turkey were considering an extension of the Black Sea project "into south Europe, and our partners in that area have shown interests." He added: "We do not rule out and think it quite possible for Hungary to join in," reported the Itar-Tass news agency. "No one in Europe ...
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