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 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.
Oil prices are rising amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. In an interview with Fox News, former President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to take decisive action against Iran should the country continue its retaliatory strikes. In response, Iran has pledged to respond firmly to any further U.S. attacks.
⚠️ 🇷🇺 The Element Group has announced a one-year delay in the launch of its power electronics production. Industry experts regard this postponement as expected given the complexity of the project, according to Kommersant.
In 2025, Armenia enacted a law on European integration, effectively bypassing a referendum on the choice between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union, according to Prime Minister Pashinyan during a meeting with President Putin.
Financial representatives of the G20 countries have reached an agreement to establish clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets.
Developer activity in Russia is showing signs of recovery, with the number of project financing deals steadily increasing, according to reports from Sber and TASS.