Category: Russia

The price of Brent crude on the London ICE exchange rose 5.1% to $ 73.48 per barrel Oil futures price Brent for January 2022 delivery on the London ICE began to rise. It increased by 51 percent to 73.48 per barrel, follows from the data of the trading floor at 22:33 Moscow time. At the same time, the price of a WTI crude oil futures rose by 5.33 percent, reaching 69 , $ 79 per barrel. By 22:37 Moscow time, Brent oil was trading at $ 73.52 per barrel (+5.21 percent). The price of a WTI crude oil futures increased by 5.45 percent to $ 69.87 per barrel.

Deputy Shkhagoshev: Biden is interested in normal relations with the Russian Federation for his authority US President Joe Biden is interested in normal relations with Russia, so that maintain its authority and demonstrate the ability to find a common language with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. This was the reason given by State Duma Deputy Adalbi Shkhagoshev, RIA Novosti reports. “Not because he loves and respects Russia very much, but in order to maintain his authority within the country, he must show that he finds a common language with the coolest politician in the world now – Putin, “the parliamentarian said. Shkhagoshev added that at present this could lead to the normalization of relations between Moscow and Washington. According to him, how Biden will cope with the situation will be shown by time and the results of the conversation with the Russian leader. The deputy expressed confidence that the conversation will

WHO chief Gebreyesus: more than 100 countries do not have 40 percent COVID-19 vaccination in humans The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that more than 100 countries do not have 40 percent COVID-19 vaccine coverage, and more than half of them are at risk of not meeting this goal set by the WHO. This was announced by WHO Director General Tedros Adanom Ghebreyesus, reports TASS. “More than 100 countries have not yet reached the 40 percent target, and more than half of them, located mainly in Africa, risk not reaching it by the end this year, mainly due to the fact that they do not have access to the vaccines they need, “- said about the level of vaccination Ghebreyesus. The head of the organization also recalled that now more than 80 percent of those available in vaccines have gone to the G20 countries, while low-income countries, most of

Deputy Khubezov called the closure of Russia's borders because of the omicron strain COVID-19 Head of the State Duma Committee on Health Protection Dmitry Khubesov the introduction of new restrictions in the country due to the omicron strain of the coronavirus. He spoke about this on the air of the Russia-24 TV channel. The deputy called the introduction of new measures senseless due to the omicron strain of COVID-19. In his opinion, there is no need to close Russia's borders against the background of the stratified situation. “This, in fact, makes no sense. At the moment, I do not think any additional measures, in addition to those that have already been introduced, are required, “he stressed. In addition, Khubezov urged to accelerate the immunization process in the country, despite the increased pace vaccination against coronavirus. “We do not just need to vaccinate, now 80% of the population say, but they

US President Joe Biden will hold talks with Zelensky after talking with Putin US President Joe Biden will talk with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky after talks videoconference format with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. This was announced by a senior administration official in Washington, RIA Novosti reports. “”

US administration: Washington and the EU have developed measures against the Russian Federation during the “invasion” of Ukraine that the United States, together with the European Union (EU), developed economic countermeasures against Russia in the event of its allegedly possible invasion of Ukraine. TASS writes about this. “We have held intensive consultations with our European partners on what we will do collectively in the event of a major military escalation by Russia in Ukraine,” an administration official said, adding that Washington believes that he has the possibility of further action, which will imply significant economic countermeasures from both the Europeans and the United States. According to the representative of the American administration, this will cause “significant and serious damage to the Russian economy if they will decide to do it. ” “We believe that there is an opportunity to give Russia a clear signal that it will truly incur significant,

Representatives of the singer Khlebnikova: the artist's recovery after burns will be long Representatives of the Russian singer Marina Khlebnikova that the artist's condition is gradually stabilizing, but the recovery may take a long time, they wrote about this in a post on the performer's Instagram account. According to them, a lot of false information about Khlebnikova's health appears in the media and social networks. They urged not to believe the rumors and clarified that the artist is gradually getting better. “Marina breathes on her own (not artificial ventilation, not an artificial coma), her condition is stabilizing every day, and her injuries are gradually healing,” they said on the social network. Doctors believe that the path to recovery will not be quick. Only family members are allowed to visit Khlebnikova, “no strangers, friends, eyewitnesses.” On November 19, it became known that the singer fell in a coma. It was reported

President of Ukraine Zelensky said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive about a hundred units of equipment anniversary of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) promised that the country's army will soon be replenished with new equipment. The recording of his speech was published on the page of the president's office on Facebook. “We will transfer to service about a hundred units of military equipment,” the head of state said. He explained that the Kharkov military brigades will acquire tanks, armored personnel carriers and armored vehicles. In addition, the Air Force will receive a Mi-8 helicopter, several An-178 military transport aircraft, and unmanned systems for use. The Naval Forces in Odessa will be given two Island-class patrol boats. In addition, Zelensky spoke about Ukraine's cooperation with other states in the military-technical sphere. He noted that an agreement was signed with Britain on the creation of missile boats, naval

White House: US President Biden to speak with partners ahead of talks with Putin Joe Biden prepares for talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. She said that the American leader will talk with his transatlantic partners, RIA Novosti reports. “The President is going to hold this conversation with a number of key partners tonight,” Psaki emphasized. Earlier The White House said that after talking with Putin, Biden plans to contact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will talk to him before the video call of the two leaders. The White House will also emphasize that Biden refused to “shake his finger” at Putin … The American leader abandoned this manner of dialogue and will hold talks with the Russian leader “in a professional, frank, direct manner” and “without any rhetorical outpouring.” The talks between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden will take place on Tuesday evening. December

Deputy Shkhagoshev: The United States will not have the courage to impose serious economic sanctions against the Russian Federation to impose serious economic sanctions on Russia. This is reported by RIA Novosti. The parliamentarian stressed that the restrictions have been discussed for a long time, but such a scenario will not be implemented, Washington will not agree to this, although Moscow is ready for anything. “This is not Korea, not Iran, not some other country … They will not go to extreme measures, they will not have the potential courage to do so. And potential courage means that they feel how and how we can respond, “Shkhagoshev said. The deputy added that the United States will” revolve around the previously announced sanctions, “which have practically no effect on the development of Russia . Earlier, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that reports on possible new US sanctions against Russia, which