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Imports of Russian oil to EU countries have already decreased by 90%, EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said on her Twitter (the social network was blocked at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office). “Thanks to our collective efforts and in solidarity with Ukraine, the European Union stopped importing coal from Russia, eliminated imports of Russian oil by 9......

Switzerland has joined the ceiling on prices for oil products from Russia set by the European Union, the country's Ministry of Economy said. “The Federal Council on February 15 adapted the sanctions imposed on Russia regarding crude oil and petroleum products, thus supporting the latest decisions approved by the European Union,” the statement said. The changes took effect at 18:......

Continued rainfall and favorable seasonal conditions experienced last year will ensure a reliable supply of both young and slaughter-weight cattle over the next two years, regardless of seasonal outcomes. South Australia will continue to drive cattle growth, especially in New South Wales, with supply also expected to improve from southern Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria. In the nor...

By the end of 2022, there was a shortage of imported alcohol of well-known brands on the Russian market. Market players are looking for a way out and are trying to expand the Roma niche in Russia, In the face of reduced imports, Russian producers of strong alcohol are expanding their range, Kommersant writes. In the nine months of 2......

Fighting in Ukraine requires a high consumption of shells, however, European capacities were designed for the same demand, new investments are now required and a wait of several years, you can’t just flip a switch,writes FT The consumption of ammunition by the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reached unprecedented levels, Ukraine uses 5-6 thousand artillery shells daily, which is comparable to the need...

, as well as other G7 countries, Australia and the European Union, will introduce a ceiling on prices for Russian oil products from February 5. At the same time, the US Treasury Department stated that the purpose of the restrictions is not to “bring down the Russian economy” The United States will introduce a ceiling on prices for Russian oil products from February 5; the limit will be set at $1.....

Demand for beef began to fall back in 2022, and consumption may continue to fall in 2023. First of all, this applies to those countries where beef dishes are eaten most often - Argentina, USAand UK In 2022, the demand for beef in the world fell sharply, and even as inflation declines in 2023, consumption of this type of meat is also predicted to fall, writes Bloomberg. According to the agency, it ...

Earlier, Reuters reported that the EU could include the nuclear industry, including Rosatom, in the 10th package of sanctions against Russia. As deputies of the European Parliament told Izvestia, sanctions are also being discussedagainst the patriarch and the export of diamonds As part of the tenth package, the EU is discussing the imposition of sanctions against Patriarch Kirill, Rosatom, diamond...

The organization that provides the work of centers for conducting internationally recognized exams in English, said,that continue to work in Russia The IELTS International Language Examination Center will continue to work in Russia and conduct all scheduled exams. This was reported on the website of the center. “In connection with the news that appeared in the media about the closure of IELTS in R...

Russia does not depend on the supply of foreign test systems for detecting coronavirus and other diseases, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said, RIA Novosti reports. “The domestic industry is developing very actively, and, in fact, we are independent of the arrival of foreign test systems on the territory of the Russian Federation for the diagnosis of COVID-19 and a number of other diseases,” Mur...

Foreign Ministrypromised to respond to countries that, due to the COVID outbreak, introduce PCR tests for Chinese citizens or otherwise restrict their entry. According to a department spokesman, Beijing will retaliate against those countries that have imposed entry restrictions on Chinese citizens under the pretext of preventive measures to combat COVID-19 . This was stated by Chinese Foreign Mini...

introduced a ban on the purchase of gas by Gazprom from a joint venture with the German Wintershall Dea and the Austrian OMVin response to the restrictive measures of Western countries The government has set limits on gas prices above which Gazprom is prohibited from buying gas from joint ventures with Germany's Wintershall Dea and Austria's OMV. The corresponding decision was published on the por...

The ban on oil supplies to countries using the price ceiling will be effective from February 1, 2023, the date for oil products will be determined by the government.Authorities should develop a mechanism to monitor such shipments The official portal of legal information has published a decree by President Vladimir Putin on retaliatory measures to the ceiling mechanism for Russian oil prices introd...

Christians living according to the Gregorian calendar celebrated Christmas. Unlike the previous two years, the celebration took place practically without restrictive measures introduced due to COVID. Costas Baltas / Reuters Celebrations in Athens launch sky lanterns Photo: Stephen Pond / Getty Images King Charles III of Great Britain and his wife Camilla. The service at Sandringham Church in Norfo...

On principle, Russia will not supply oil at prices set by the West. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated this in an interview with Asharq News. “We will not supply oil under contracts that will indicate price restrictions offered by Western countries,” he said (quoted by RIA Novosti). Siluanov ruled out the replenishment of the National Welfare Fund at oil prices below $7......

Photo Unsplash In the outgoing year, the Ukrainian crisis has certainly become the number one topic in the information space. But no less attention in 2022 was paid by the world media to the economic war - unprecedented in scale, unpredictable in its consequences, drawing in not only the parties to the conflict, but literally the whole world. And sanctions have become the main weapon in this war. ...

What happened in Russia and the world over the past ten months - in RBC infographics Special military operation On December 5 and 16, the Russian military launched massive strikes - as reported in the reports of the Ministry of Defense, they were delivered on military command and control systems, the defense industry and the energy facilities of Ukraine that provide them. After the strikes, on Dec...

The Cabinet of Ministers will issue temporary permits for transactions with sanctioned persons, Putin introduced a ban on transactions with them in early May.At the same time, the president forbade fulfilling obligations under transactions to sanctioned persons The Russian government has received the right to issue temporary permits for certain transactions, operations and actions with persons inc...

Viacheslav Volodin The times of social stability, economic growth and low prices for Europeans are a thing of the past, State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin wrote on his Telegram channel. The well-being of the European Union was built on cheap Russian energy resources, he believes. “By setting a ceiling on gas and oil prices , the European states punished themselves. They will buy energy resource...

From December 5 USAIt was forbidden to insure, finance and provide vessels for the transportation of Russian oil if its cost is above $60. Bloomberg learned that Exxon and Shell are also refusing to hire tankers, The largest American energy companies ExxonMobil and Shell have begun to refuse to hire tankers that previously transported Russian oil , Bloomberg reports. According to the agency, from ...

In pharmacies, the demand for the rare antibiotic Fluimucil-Antibiotic IT has increased significantly. There are fewer and fewer pharmacies where you can buy it, and the cost is growing. "Fluimucin-Antibiotic IT" - a drug based on thiamphenicol - is used in the treatment of respiratory tract infections, laryngotracheitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. RBC called the largest pharmacies, the presence of...

Russia will complete discussions on the response to the Russian oil price ceiling in the coming days, and President Vladimir Putin will issue a corresponding decree, said press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov, RBC correspondent reports. “In the coming days, this discussion will be finalized and institutionalized in the form of a presidential decree,” he said. Norway, follo...

Australia has imposed sanctions against seven Russians whom Canberra considers involved in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny (included in the register of terrorists and extremists of Rosfinmonitoring). This is stated in the statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country Penny Wong, published on her website. The restrictions are also related to "human rights violations,...

Norway, as part of tougher sanctions, imposed a price cap on Russian crude oil of $60 per barrel. This is stated in a statement on the website of the country's Foreign Ministry. The statement notes that the decision was made following the relevant decisions of the European Union and the G7. It is explained that the purpose of this measure is "to reduce Russia's revenues from the sale of crude oil ...

The preparation of Russia's response to the restriction on the price of Russian oil introduced by Western countries is being completed, Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said. “Preparations are being completed,” the Kremlin spokesman replied to the question of how the preparations for the response were going. According to him, the decision will be announced in an "appropriate" way. The pr...

Anton Siluanov The introduction of an oil price ceiling is a non-market measure that will have implications for the global market, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said, TASS reports. “It is clear that these are non-market mechanisms. The West has always urged us to use transparent, market-based measures influencing the economy. You can’t deceive the market: if there is regulation somewhere, .........

Even before the embargo on Russian oilRosneft increased its exports to Asia by a third in the first 9 months of the year, compensating for the decline in supplies to Europe.Embargo and price ceiling for raw materials from Russia came into force in the EU on December 5 Over the past January-September, Rosneft increased hydrocarbon production and successfully optimized distribution channels, Igor Se...

Among the options, according to the newspaper, are a complete ban on the sale of oil, a ban on exports under contracts that include a price ceiling condition,as well as determining the maximum discount of Russian Urals oil to the reference grade Brent The authorities are considering three options for a response mechanism to the introduction by the G7 countries and the European Union of a price cei...

The international community must make "constructive efforts" to secure global oil supplies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a briefing, Sina reported. “Oil is one of the key commodities, it is extremely important to ensure the security of global supplies of this energy carrier. We believe that all parties should make constructive efforts to this end,” said a Chinese Foreign ...

Brussels needs to realize that such measures harm the European economy,considers Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter SzijjártóHungarian Foreign Minister Peter SzijjartoHungarian Peter SzijjártóHungarian Peter Szijjártó Hungary has achieved an exemption from the application of the Russian oil price ceiling , which was previously agreed by the G7 countries, the EU and Australia, said Foreign Minister P...