How the Newest U.S. Export May Leave Russia With Excess Gas

With the U.S. as a potential source of gas, Russia has less leverage with a once-dependent Europe.

Putin tries to woo investors to Russia but many stay away

(Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin tried on Thursday to warm up relations with foreign investors chilled by the crisis in Ukraine, but many senior executives snubbed him by boycotting a conference billed as Russia's answer to Davos.