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Рига объяснила это «неприемлемой и провокационной публичной коммуникацией» российской дипмиссии. МИД России предоставил ответ Министерству иностранных дел ЛатвииМИД Латвии объявил российскому дипломату персоной нон грата, что ему предписывается покинуть страну до 10 апреля, говорится в заявлениях латвийского дипведомства. Имя дипломата не называется. 27 марта в МИД был вызван временный поверенный ...

После начала военной операции на Украине Москва расширила списки недружественных стран, которые ввели антироссийские санкции. Путин объяснил, что на самом деле таких стран нет, но есть недружественные элиты Владимир Путин У России нет недружественных стран, есть только недружественные элиты этих стран, заявил президент Владимир Путин на встрече с работниками культуры Тверской области. «Достижений ...

The G7 and EU countries have approved a price ceiling for Russianoil at $60 per barrel in December 2022. According to Pyatt, the G7 is currently discussing lowering the ceiling. Moscow considers sanctions illegalThe G7 countries ( USA , UK , Germany , Italy , Canada , France and Japan ) are discussing the possibility of lowering the price ceiling for Russian oil, set at $6......

Banks in China , the UAE, and Turkey are delaying or denying transactions for oil supplies from Russia for "weeks or months" due to the threat of secondary sanctions, writesREUTERS . Russia considers Western restrictions illegal.In recent weeks, several banks in China, the UAE, and Turkey have tightened sanctions compliance requirements , leading to delays or denials of money transfers to Russia f...

Independent US presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. chose the former wife of Google founder Nicole Shanahan as his number two. Why is Joe Biden so afraid of a representative of a famous political dynasty - in the RBC material Robert Kennedy Jr.On March 26, Robert Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the assassinated US President John F. Kennedy, announced that he had chosen a vice-presidential candidat...

The Ministry of Digital Development plans to impose a revenue threshold for IT companies eligible for corporate income tax benefits. This threshold could increase from 0% to 20% in 2025. The decision will be made after analyzing tax data for 2023.The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media plans to limit the list of IT companies eligible for profit tax breaks to a revenue th...

This difference is primarily due to the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) . In most western EU Member States (MS), such as France , farmers' income depends primarily on the hectares cultivated. In Central Europe, CAP support is specifically provided to small farmers engaged in cattle breeding , which represents a higher electoral potential. This sector-specific support, combined with record hi...

Овечье мясо в Европейском союзе (ЕС) стало объектом повышенного спроса и роста цен в 2023 году. Согласно исследованию, проведенному AHDB, производство овечьего мяса в ЕС сократилось до 398 000 тонн, что на 6% меньше, чем в предыдущем году. Особенно снизилось производство в Испании и Франции, где объемы сократились на 13 ......

The national pork carcass price, according to the US Department of Agriculture , rose $2.29 to $94.37. The ribs rose $11.42 to $177.26. The USDA reported pork production for the week at 545.8 million pounds. This is 15 million more than last week and 1.7% more than the same week last year. Pig slaughter for the week amounted to 2.53 million heads, which also increased by 2.7% and 2.4%, respectivel...

Rosmorport won several ships from the Dutch Damen under contracts for the construction of seven tugs. In 2022, Damen refused to fulfill orders for Russia, and in 2023 it itself sued the Dutch authoritiesWhat was built for Rosmorport In 2020–2021, FSUE Rosmorport ordered seven Arc4 ice class tugs from the Dutch shipbuilding company Damen Shipyards Gorinchem BV. The orders were due to be completed i...

The Xiaohongshu app has reported its first profit and become the fastest-growing social network in China, where foreign services are blocked. This was made possible by the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. However, there are no clear prospects for an IPO.Chinese video and photo sharing app Xiaohongshu reported a net profit of $5......

Scholz pointed out that the EU's use of proceeds from Russia's frozen assets for military assistance to Ukraine is a legal step, and a legal framework has already been created for this. Russia warned of symmetrical response to asset divestmentUsing proceeds from Russian assets frozen in Europe to purchase weapons for Ukraine is a legal step, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at a press conference...

The EU added 33 Russians to its sanctions list, whom it considered involved in Navalny’s death. The list includes the head of penal colony No. 3 and his deputies, heads of departments of the Ministry of Justice, judges, etc. Russia assesses Western sanctions as illegalThe European Union imposed sanctions against two organizations and 33 Russians in connection with the death of Alexei Navalny . The...

The United States wants to create a special structure to issue bonds secured by profits from Russian assets, sources told Bloomberg . Moscow warned of a symmetrical response to any actions with its assetsThe United States has proposed that the G7 countries create a special structure to issue bonds worth at least $5......

В то время как в Дании и Нидерландах часть дополнительных поставок поросят будет экспортироваться в другие государства-члены ЕС, в Испании и Польше большая часть дополнительных поставок будет откормлена и забита внутри страны. В целом, согласно прогнозам, в этом году убой в ЕС увеличится на 1,5 процента. С учетом прогнозируемого уровня убоя и несколько более высокого веса общий объем производства ...

ЕС согласовал продление на год отмены тарифов на импорт сельхозпродукции с Украины, но с исключением, которое дает право на экстренное прекращение действия отмены тарифов в отношении «наиболее чувствительных продуктов» Европарламент (ЕП) продлевает приостановку пошлин и квот на экспортную украинскую сельскохозяйственную продукцию в ЕС еще на год, до июня 2......

Возможность введения санкций в отношении российского продовольствия обсудили на днях глава ЕК Урсула фон дер Ляйен и премьер-министр Польши Дональд Туск. Вкупе с другими мерами (например, освобождение мелких фермеров от контроля и штрафов) это должно облегчить административное бремя для фермеров ЕС. Еврокомиссия пообещала в ближайшее время представить свои предложения. Bloomberg со ссылкой на свои...

It was planned to close access to cloud services for Russian companies from March 20, but now Microsoft is planning to do this at the end of the month, Softline reported. The restrictions will not affect individuals, says an RTVI sourceThe American company Microsoft is discussing the issue of postponing the suspension of cloud services for Russian companies to the end of the month, Andrey Blagoraz...

Borrell expressed hope that the EU foreign ministers will agree on the use of income from the frozen assets of the Central Bank to help Kiev. Moscow warned of a response to any actions with the assets of Josep BorrellThe head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, expressed hope that on March 18, EU foreign ministers will reach an agreement on using profits from Russian assets frozen abroad to assi...

Western sanctions against Russia will always remain as long as the country pursues an “independent course,” said Maria Zakharova . The EU is now preparing the 14th package of anti-Russian sanctions Maria ZakharovaWestern sanctions against Russia will always remain as long as the country pursues an “independent course,” but the search for ways to minimize their consequences will continue. The offic...

Enforcement of the embargo on diamonds from Russia is underway in a test mode, and an electronic certification system for the stones will be launched in a few months, the European Commission told RIA Novosti. As of January 1, 2024 , a ban on direct imports of Russian diamonds has been in effect in the European Union , and indirect supplies from Russia have also been banned since March. In Septembe...

ЕС уже смягчил некоторые меры экологической политики в ответ на протесты, но поскольку на этой неделе фермеры в Бельгии и Франции все еще выходят на улицы, Брюссель вынужден делать больше. Проект выводов саммита ЕС 21-22 марта, с которым ознакомилось агентство Reuters, показал, что лидеры стран ЕС планируют попросить Европейскую комиссию без промедления работать над «всеми возможными краткосрочным...

After the end of the conflict in Ukraine, Moscow will “inundate” Euroclear with claims, which may force the Belgian Central Bank to revoke its license, a source told Reuters . According to him, this could lead to a new financial crisisThe use of frozen funds of the Russian Central Bank threatens the Belgian depositary Euroclear with legal action from Russia, which could lead to both its collapse a...

In Lithuania, on the evening of March 11, a car with Russian license plates was detained while trying to leave for Belarus, customs reported . An administrative report was drawn up against the driver; he is not the owner of the car. The car may be confiscatedOn the evening of March 11, an Audi Q7 with Russian license plates was detained at the Lithuanian border checkpoint Medininkai while trying t...

EU cattle production is forecast to reach 12.1 million head in the second half of 2024 . This represents a decrease of 1% compared to the same period in 2023, when 12.2 million animals were produced. France is forecast to remain the largest beef producer in the second half of 2024 with 2.7 million head, ahead of Germany (2.......

EU chicken production benefited from slight declines in energy and feed prices in 2023, especially in Poland, which is now the EU's leading producer. In some countries, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, environmental regulations such as new limits on nitrogen emissions are holding back further expansion. French chicken production also fell in 2......

The procedure for the purchase of frozen securities of Russians by foreigners will take place in four stages, the head of the Investment Chamber, chosen by the auction organizer, told RBC. Prices will be determined based on quotes from Western exchanges; there will be no discount for non-residents Alexey SedushkinThe purchase of frozen assets of Russians and their subsequent exchange will take pla...

Judges and heads of colonies will be subject to sanctions , EUobserver sources sayAmbassadors of the European Union countries at a meeting in Brussels on March 13 intend to agree on sanctions against Russia due to the death of Alexei Navalny , writes EUobserver, which has reviewed the draft document. According to the publication, 35 people will fall under the restrictive measures of Brussels, amon...