Russia approves oil pipeline venture in African state

The agreement outlines the creation of a joint company, with Moscow holding a controlling stake, a Federation Council official has said

Russian lawmakers have approved an agreement with the Republic of the Congo to cooperate on the construction of an oil pipeline linking the Congolese port city of Pointe-Noire to the interior of the country. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Russian Federation Council’s press service.

The agreement...