The largest retailers in Russia, X5 Group and Magnit, announced the voluntary introduction of restrictions on the growth of trade margins on socially significant goods. The X5 Group is the leading grocery retail company in Russia that manages the Pyaterochka, Perekrestok, and Chizhik retail chains. Today it was announced that the group introduced a restriction
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Russia International | 10.01.22
Russian Peacemakers Help Kazakhstan Hold Tough Situation
Russian peacemakers help Kazakhstan to hold in the difficult situation. The peacekeeping contingent will be in Kazakhstan for a limited period, after performing its functions, it will be withdrawn from the republic, as stated by Russian President, Vladimir Putin, speaking at an extraordinary session of the CSTO Collective Security Council. “A contingent of the collective
Funny Russia | Fun | 27.12.21
Russian President Shared Plans for New Year
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, told what he is going to do during the New Year holidays in an interview with the host of the “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin.” programme. “Well, what? Will sit together with loved ones, celebrate the New Year, listen to the president’s congratulations,” Putin joked. The President also said that he chooses gifts
Russia International | 24.12.21
Russia Should Look for ‘Effective Antidote’ to Non-Traditional Values From Abroad, Putin Said
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, made the statement during his annual press conference with 500 journalists in attendance. He stated that Russia should look for an “effective antidote” to non-traditional values from abroad. The Russian head of state made the statement while being asked questions about new ethics, gender identity, and transgender individuals. Putin stressed that
Russia International | 22.12.21
US Government Warned Citizens of Alleged “Russian Invasion”
American citizens considering travelling to Ukraine have been advised by the US government to reconsider their trip, persistently warning that Russia could be planning an offensive against the neighbouring country. On Monday, December 20, the US State Department updated its recommendations for the country, warning that “citizens should be aware of reports that Russia is
Russia International | 17.12.21
Russian President Presented Pope Francis With Portrait of Dostoevsky
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Pope Francis on his 85th birthday. Putin noted Francis’ contribution to the development of relations between the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. “I warmly recall our meetings, constructive and meaningful negotiations that confirmed the closeness of the approaches of Russia and the Holy See to the most important international
Russia International | 15.12.21
Russia Passed Security Agreement Documents to US Official
Russian authorities led by the country’s president try to ensure the security of their land and actively address Western countries to support this intention, offering, from the latest, to make a written agreement ensuring the security guarantees. However, the offers are met with a cold reaction and do not face any steps forward from either
Insight | Around Russia | 15.12.21
Russian President Helps Children’s New Year Wishes Come True
On Wednesday, December 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with a schoolgirl from the Stavropol Territory, Tatyana Trotsenko, whose dream he helped to fulfil – the girl had a wish to attend the “Swan Lake” ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. The President invited the girl to come to Moscow to
Russia International | 13.12.21
Russian Embassy in US Expressed Condolences to Relatives of Tornado Victims
The Russian Embassy in the US expressed its deep condolences to the families and friends of those killed as a result of a series of devastating tornadoes in the country. The words of support were published on the diplomatic mission’s Facebook and Twitter pages. As reported, recent tornadoes have killed more than 80 people in
Russia International | 10.12.21
Ukrainian Ship ‘Donbass’ Made Provocation and Ignored Russian Requests to Change Course
The press secretary of the Russian President, Dmitry Peskov, believes that incidents like the one that occurred with the Ukrainian ship “Donbass” are fraught with serious consequences. On Thursday, December 9, the Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation said that the “Donbass” ship of the Ukrainian Navy is moving towards the Kerch Strait
Vladimir Putin Сongratulated Russians on Heroes of Fatherland Day
The character of the people of Russia at all times helped to resist with honour all those who encroached on the land of the country, according to the Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video message on the occasion of the Heroes of Fatherland Day. “This holiday is inextricably linked with the history of the
Russia International | 09.12.21
US Accused Russia of Desire to Restore USSR
Recreating a communist superstate would be impossible and is not something Russia is working towards, the Kremlin has said in response to the US claims that Moscow wants to revive the USSR, which ceased to exist 30 years ago. On Tuesday, December 7, the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, said,
Russia International | Recommended | 08.12.21
Putin and Biden Held Talks on Most Crucial Issues
The talks between the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and Joe Biden were held on December 7 in the format of a videoconference and lasted two hours. Bilateral relations, strategic stability, as well as the situation in Ukraine were discussed as part of the online meeting. In general, the conversation had reportedly a frank and
