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Russia will not raise timber export duties in 2010, says Putin

SAINT PETERSBURG: Russia will not raise its export duties on timber in 2010, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Sunday at talks with his Finnish counterpart amid a trade row with Finland over the taxes. Full Article at Channel News Asia

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  2. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Sunday that Russia will not raise export duties on raw timber in 2010 amid a trade dispute with neighboring Finland, Russian news agencies reported. Full Article at People's Daily Online

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