Russia

South-east Asian countries sign agreements with Russia and Japan to build the country's first wave of nuclear reactors

Shaturskaya project first to be certified by Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee

Joint Implementation verification procedure promises substantial increase in Russian and Eastern European emission reduction projects

Two official draft texts display ongoing uncertainty over targets and funding commitments

President tells EU Russia will cut emissions by up to a quarter on 1990 levels by 2020

Agency predicts greater investment in nuclear and renewables will reduce European reliance on Russia

Nation ranks as the world's ninth-largest polluter, with China reigning as No 1

Loophole could theoretically allow Russia to increase emissions by up to 36 per cent

Carbon market experts claim lack of political will has hampered JI progress

CBI claims Russia-Ukraine row highlights need for continued investment in energy efficiency, nuclear and renewables