New diamond deposits discovered in Yakutia are expected to support Russia's diamond mining industry, according to Rosnedra in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Alexander Grushko stated at the Eastern Economic Forum that he does not foresee any changes in the West's position on sanctions that would permit the resumption of the Black Sea grain deal, according to RIA.
The first Il-114-300 aircraft is scheduled for delivery to a customer in 2026. The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has received multiple orders for the Il-114-300 from Russian airlines, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade and reports from TASS.
Major Russian enterprises are being integrated into the zonal-object air defense system and are actively engaged in the protection of critical facilities. Several companies have been prioritized for the implementation of temporary management measures. The decision to conclude these measures will be made at the highest level, based on the achievement of security or restoration objectives, according to Manturov, as reported by TASS.
According to Kostin, the future belongs to cryptocurrencies, although the specific ones that will prevail remain uncertain. Private, non-state cryptocurrencies face understandable resistance from central banks and financial authorities due to existing policies such as M1, M2, and interest rates. Meanwhile, Kostin noted that a parallel, unregulated market continues to operate.
The United States and Iran engaged in significant strikes overnight. According to Fox News, former President Donald Trump vowed to destroy Iran if it continues retaliatory attacks.
Russian Deputy Minister Grushko has emphasized a substantial risk of escalation in the Baltic region, according to reports from RIA.
The state currently does not intend to relinquish its controlling stake in Rusagro. The Russian Agricultural Bank (RSХБ) will continue to manage the asset, according to the bank's head, Boris Listov, as reported by Interfax.
EU member states have proposed the elimination of the veto right on foreign policy matters, according to Euronews. The proposal advocates replacing the principle of unanimity with qualified majority voting. The veto system has recently hindered the Union's decision-making process, while the current international environment requires the EU to promptly and effectively utilize its collective influence.
European Union member states have called for the elimination of the veto power on foreign policy matters. The veto system has frequently hindered the union's operations in recent years, and the current international context necessitates that the EU can promptly and effectively exercise its collective influence, according to Euronews. A transition from the unanimity principle to qualified majority voting has been proposed.
NATO countries are moving toward a potential military confrontation with Russia, according to Grushko.
The postponement of export duties on diamonds in Russia for six months is attributed to the "low level" of the global diamond market and prices, according to Aisen Nikolayev, head of Yakutia, as reported by RIA Novosti. The Cabinet had previously deferred the implementation of the diamond export duty, which is now scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2027.
Russian businesses expect the Bank of Russia to reduce the key interest rate to at least 10%, according to Sergey Katyrin, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, as reported by RIA.
Anton Siluanov stated to Vesti that Russia and the United States should continue dialogue, emphasizing that identifying common ground in economic matters could facilitate political discussions. Meanwhile, Bessent declared that easing sanctions or reaching new agreements is not possible until the conclusion of the conflict in Ukraine.
🇷🇺 RusHydro is scheduled to receive 450 billion rubles in support measures over the next five years. The company intends to maintain its investment program in 2027 at the same level as in the previous two years. An additional 170 billion rubles will be obtained through the liberalization mechanism for hydroelectric power plants. According to board member Roman Berdnikov at the Eastern Economic Forum, RusHydro has no plans to construct new thermal power plants in the Far East.
India has increased its purchases of Russian ESPO oil, according to Kommersant.
India has increased its purchases of Russian ESPO crude oil, according to Kommersant.
Following the release of earnings reports, Dell Technologies' shares rose by 8%, while Palo Alto Networks' shares declined by 2%.
The CEO of Palo Alto Networks has stated that the current cybersecurity infrastructure is inadequately prepared to address the challenges currently posed by artificial intelligence.