Putin snubbed at G8 over entry to world trade club (The Business, 16 Jul 2006, Page 1)

Putin snubbed at G8 over entry to world trade club
by Ben Aris and Ian Watson
The Business
16 Jul 2006

TALKS that would have led to a historic agreement recognising Russia’s return as a world economic power have stalled as world leaders met at the G8 summit in St Petersburg this weekend. After marathon talks that ended on Saturday, negotiators have set... read more...