Brussels, 16/10/2009 (Agence Europe) - While consultations continue in Geneva this week on accession of the possible customs union between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia (see EUROPE 9997), Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton said on Thursday 15 October, that she hoped that Russia would not rule out joining the WTO on its own right. “I hope they will keep the option open. Russia needs to see strategically it is better to be in the WTO. It doesn't prevent it having strong relationships with...