Europe-E gov RUS pol

Dollar, euro falling on Moscow Exchange

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:39:43 +0100

Dollar, euro falling on Moscow Exchange

The US dollar lost 1.79% against the closing level of the prior session, the euro lost 2.68% at the same time

Business & Economy

Russia’s international reserves reach record-high $639.6 bln — Central Bank

Europe-E gov RUS pol

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:33:44 +0100

Russia’s international reserves reach record-high $639.6 bln — Central Bank

The Central Bank noted that reserves increased as a result of foreign currency purchases within the fiscal rule framework, partly offset by negative revaluation

Business & Economy

CCTV+: Xi visits north China's Shanxi ahead of Chinese New Year

Europe-E gov RUS pol

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:19:00 +0100

CCTV+: Xi visits north China's Shanxi ahead of Chinese New Year

Press Releases

Europe unable to pursue independent policy as long as it’s bound by NATO ties — Medvedev

Europe-E gov RUS pol

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:10:16 +0100

Europe unable to pursue independent policy as long as it’s bound by NATO ties — Medvedev

Many decisions, including economic ones, are made on the other side of the Atlantic, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council pointed out

World

No agreement yet in terms of date of new meeting between Lavrov, Blinken — Kremlin

Europe-E gov RUS pol

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:09:51 +0100

No agreement yet in terms of date of new meeting between Lavrov, Blinken — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov confirmed that further contacts were indeed discussed

FOREIGN POLICY Russian Politics & Diplomacy

United Russia’s initiative on arms supplies to Donbass means problem is critical — Kremlin

Europe-E gov RUS pol

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:04:26 +0100

United Russia’s initiative on arms supplies to Donbass means problem is critical — Kremlin

In Dmitry Peskov's assessment, such proposals also indicate that "Russian citizens and lawmakers cannot be indifferent to the fate of Donbass residents"

Ukraine crisis Russian Politics & Diplomacy

US is committed to diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis — embassy in Russia

Europe-E gov RUS pol

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:01:35 +0100

US is committed to diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis — embassy in Russia

Spokesperson for the US Embassy in Moscow Jason Rebholz expressed hope that the Russian government also chose the diplomatic path

World Ukraine crisis FOREIGN POLICY Russian Politics & Diplomacy

No measures can stop spread of Omicron variant — Kremlin spokesman

Europe-E gov RUS pol

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:55:11 +0100

No measures can stop spread of Omicron variant — Kremlin spokesman

Since this disease is milder in general, it is more significant to monitor the dynamics of hospitalizations and the bed occupancy rate in the regions, Dmitry Peskov noted

Society & Culture Coronavirus pandemic

US gives no positive reply on inadmissibility of NATO expansion, says Lavrov

Europe-E gov RUS pol

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:52:26 +0100

US gives no positive reply on inadmissibility of NATO expansion, says Lavrov

The US response on security guarantees makes it possible to expect a serious conversation to begin but on secondary issues, the foreign minister pointed out

FOREIGN POLICY Russian Politics & Diplomacy

German economic committee confirms plans for online meeting with Putin

Europe-E gov RUS pol

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:51:38 +0100

German economic committee confirms plans for online meeting with Putin

Business & Economy