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(45:43) Sanctions on Russia Via Trump 2017 to 2021
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) will increase to 920 million tonnes by 2040, Russian energy company Novatek CEO Leonid Mikhelson said on Thursday.
"By 2040, global demand for LNG is expected to reach around 920 million tonnes," Mikhelson said at the Verona Eurasian Economic Forum.
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Von Der Leyen Wants to Discuss With Trump Purchases of US LNG to Replace Russian Supplies
8 November, 15:58 GMT
The world will not be able to ensure a high-quality energy transition without Russia, the Novatek head added.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia ramped up its platinum exports to the United States in October, reaching a two-year high of $203 million—almost one-third of all US platinum imports, according to Sputnik's analysis of data from the US statistical service.
This mid-autumn surge in Russian platinum exports marked a 2.3-fold increase from September and a 2.1-fold rise from the previous year. The $203 million in exports represents the largest total since October 2022, when shipments amounted to $253 million.
In October, Russian companies accounted for 31.5% of US platinum imports, marking the highest share since April 2020.
As a result, Russia was the second-largest supplier of platinum to the United States, second only to South Africa ($270 million). The top five exporters also included Germany ($51.5 million), Italy ($25.2) and Belgium ($22.3).
(45:43) Sanctions on Russia Via Trump 2017 to 2021
Russian ministry expects steel manufacture at last year’s level in 2024
According to the outlook on Russia’s social and economic development for 2025 and the planning period of 2026 and 2027 drafted by the Economic Development Ministry, the country’s pig iron production will total 54.7 mln tons in 2024
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Implementation of common economic policy is top-priority task for Russia and Belarus
The two countries have not yet reached the level of self-sufficiency and independence of the association, where Belarus and Russia can perform long-term planning of their development and be protected from the external situation and various challenges, Lukashenko noted
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Global Demand for LNG to Grow to 920Mln Tonnes by 2040
Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) will increase to 920 million tonnes by 2040, Russian energy company Novatek CEO Leonid Mikhelson said on Thursday.
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"By 2040, global demand for LNG is expected to reach around 920 million tonnes," Mikhelson said at the Verona Eurasian Economic Forum.
Economy
Von Der Leyen Wants to Discuss With Trump Purchases of US LNG to Replace Russian Supplies
8 November, 15:58 GMT
The world will not be able to ensure a high-quality energy transition without Russia, the Novatek head added.
US Amps Up Platinum Imports From Russia to 2-Year High
Russia increased supplies of platinum to the United States in October to their maximum level in two years - $203 million, which is almost a third of all imports, Sputnik's analysis of the data of the US statistical service showed on Friday.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia ramped up its platinum exports to the United States in October, reaching a two-year high of $203 million—almost one-third of all US platinum imports, according to Sputnik's analysis of data from the US statistical service.
This mid-autumn surge in Russian platinum exports marked a 2.3-fold increase from September and a 2.1-fold rise from the previous year. The $203 million in exports represents the largest total since October 2022, when shipments amounted to $253 million.
In October, Russian companies accounted for 31.5% of US platinum imports, marking the highest share since April 2020.
As a result, Russia was the second-largest supplier of platinum to the United States, second only to South Africa ($270 million). The top five exporters also included Germany ($51.5 million), Italy ($25.2) and Belgium ($22.3).
Russian diplomat says Ukraine doesn’t see peace as priority
According to Maria Zakharova, the regime in Kiev does not think in such categories at all
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MOSCOW, December 11. /TASS/. Vladimir Zelensky turned down US President-elect Donald Trump's call for a ceasefire because achieving peace in Ukraine is not a priority for Kiev, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
"In a telltale sign, Zelensky's reaction to Donald Trump's call was left without notice across the ocean. Ukraine's alleged leader Zelensky, with his long-lost legitimacy, cynically rebuffed US president-elect and once again stated that he would not agree to any peace deal without a security guarantee, by which he means the country's membership in NATO," she said at a news conference. "Why is it all like this? Because peace is not a priority for the Kiev regime."
According to Zakharova, the regime in Kiev does not think in such categories at all.
"They have been taught so. By whom? The regime of [US President Joe] Biden, the White House administration has been training the Kiev regime for many years to do exactly the opposite," the diplomat said.
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From Rueters on Zakharova's warning:
December 11, 20247:31 AM MSTUpdated 4 hours ago
"In the context of the increasing confrontation in Russian-American relations, which are teetering on the verge of rupture due to the fault of Washington, trips to the United States of America privately or out of official necessity are fraught with serious risks," Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, told a news briefing."
Russia tells its citizens: avoid travel to the West
By Dmitry Antonov and Guy FaulconbridgeDecember 11, 20247:31 AM MSTUpdated 4 hours ago
- Summary
- Russia says avoid US, Canada, EU countries
- Russia says US hunting down Russians
- Kremlin: Biden is dialling up tensions ahead of Trump
"In the context of the increasing confrontation in Russian-American relations, which are teetering on the verge of rupture due to the fault of Washington, trips to the United States of America privately or out of official necessity are fraught with serious risks," Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, told a news briefing."
From TG Channel of State Duma Deputy Andrey Lugovoy, there was, in Russian, on December 10, 2024:
Some slides from the presentation.
1) The first screenshot from the slides refers to a paper published by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe - US Helsinki Commission. As an intro, on their webpage, they say about themselves:
At the time of the signing of the accords, around 1975, the idea was to reduce tension between East and West.
The translation of the heading is 'Program of MI6 and CIA. "The strategy of the decolonizing Russia"'
The document is a transcript of the discussion they had about what to do with Russia.
2)
There is a program of the UN to stimulated mass migration into Russia, initiated and supported by western agencies. At least that is the Russian interpretation.
Form the website the UN in Geneva in Switzerland, they write about IOM, The International Organization for Migration
Who helped to created the problems in Yemen? Or in Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and many other countries? The same that want to create problems in Russia.
3)
In the SNG countries that border Russia, there are 100 anti-Russian media outlets. and 30 media projects sponsored by western organizations and companies, supported by money from western agencies.
Armenia, a country of 3 million, and less than 30,000 km^2, boasts hosting the largest diplomatic mission in the world, 2500 US "diplomats".
According to the speaker, Andrey Lugovoy, Kyrgystan has tried to put legislation in place, but many spheres of public life are influenced by funding from the US, the EU and the UK. Other neighboring SNG have so far done very little to oppose the intentions of the Western Governments
This is the same that the Anglo-Americans with help from a ME country and others have worked to achieve in some areas of Europe. The summary continues:
Translating from another source, there was
Some slides from the presentation.
1) The first screenshot from the slides refers to a paper published by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe - US Helsinki Commission. As an intro, on their webpage, they say about themselves:
The two names for the Commission explains a lot.
At the time of the signing of the accords, around 1975, the idea was to reduce tension between East and West.
The translation of the heading is 'Program of MI6 and CIA. "The strategy of the decolonizing Russia"'
The document is a transcript of the discussion they had about what to do with Russia.
2)
There is a program of the UN to stimulated mass migration into Russia, initiated and supported by western agencies. At least that is the Russian interpretation.
Form the website the UN in Geneva in Switzerland, they write about IOM, The International Organization for Migration
Looking up the German Wiki the name and purpose of the organization has changed:
The chaos creating of the hegemon is patched up by migration policies to stir up more chaos elsewhere. Russia would not be the only example. From their website, of IOM, there was:
Who helped to created the problems in Yemen? Or in Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and many other countries? The same that want to create problems in Russia.
3)
In the SNG countries that border Russia, there are 100 anti-Russian media outlets. and 30 media projects sponsored by western organizations and companies, supported by money from western agencies.
Armenia, a country of 3 million, and less than 30,000 km^2, boasts hosting the largest diplomatic mission in the world, 2500 US "diplomats".
According to the speaker, Andrey Lugovoy, Kyrgystan has tried to put legislation in place, but many spheres of public life are influenced by funding from the US, the EU and the UK. Other neighboring SNG have so far done very little to oppose the intentions of the Western Governments
Russia is preparing for war with NATO, and it is not joking.
Divorces on the rise in Russia – data
Marriage and birth rates have plummeted as the country faces severe demographic issues
This is quite alarming. Is the woke mind virus still gaining ground in Russia despite the government's strong will to embrace traditional values?
The bell tower of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra burst into flames in Sergiev Posad
18 December 2024 at 19:58
Fire occurred in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, which is located in Sergiev Posad near Moscow, reports Telegram-channel Mash. According to the source, the bell tower has burst into flames. Visually smoke comes from the ceiling of the first tier.
It is known that firefighters moved to the scene of the fire. Fire, according to preliminary data, managed to localise. Official information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations has not yet been received.
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What is the Trinity-Sergius Lavra?
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18 December 2024 at 19:58
Fire occurred in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, which is located in Sergiev Posad near Moscow, reports Telegram-channel Mash. According to the source, the bell tower has burst into flames. Visually smoke comes from the ceiling of the first tier.
It is known that firefighters moved to the scene of the fire. Fire, according to preliminary data, managed to localise. Official information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations has not yet been received.
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❗️Сейчас пожар в колокольне, в Троице-Сергиевой Лавре Дополнение: Пожар на колокольне Троице-Сергиевой лавры потушен. Пострадавших нет
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Sergiev Posad: What to see and do in Russia’s most Orthodox city
According to legend, as long as the Trinity-Sergius Lavra exists, so too will Russia. So to penetrate the enigma of the mysterious Russian soul, a...
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Yesterday there was an event, on the one hand traditional, on the other hand somewhat new. Previously, two events were held. One was called a "big press conference", the other was called a "Direct line with V. Putin". This year they decided to combine these two formats and call this event "The results of the year with V. Putin". The material is quite voluminous - the video lasts 4.5hours. I will provide a link to the full video and a link to the transcript. The material is in Russian. Unfortunately, I did not find it in English (we have many sources blocked).
The results of the year with Vladimir Putin. 19.12.2024
Full transcript of the "Results of the Year" with Vladimir Putin
I will also put an article saying that a lot of the world's media broadcast this event and probably many people will be able to find this material in the right language. If someone can't find it, then let me know, I'll translate the transcript myself.
The results of the year with Vladimir Putin. 19.12.2024
Full transcript of the "Results of the Year" with Vladimir Putin
I will also put an article saying that a lot of the world's media broadcast this event and probably many people will be able to find this material in the right language. If someone can't find it, then let me know, I'll translate the transcript myself.
Прямую линию с Путиным транслируют по всему миру
Вчера прошло мероприятие, с одной стороны традиционное, с другой стороны несколько по новому. Раньше проводилось два мероприятия. Одно называлось "большая пресс-конференция", другое- "Прямая линия с В. Путиным". В этом году решили совместить эти два формата и назвать это мероприятие- "Итоги года с В. Путиным".
Материал довольно объемный- видео длится 4,5 часа. Я приведу ссылку на полное видео и ссылку на стенограмму. Материал на русском языке. Я, к сожалению, не нашел его на английском (у нас много источников блокированы). Также я приведу статью, где говорится, что очень много мировых СМИ давали трансляции этого мероприятия и вероятно многие люди смогут найти этот материал на нужном языке. Если у кого-нибудь не получится найти, то дайте знать, я переведу стенограмму самостоятельно.
Материал довольно объемный- видео длится 4,5 часа. Я приведу ссылку на полное видео и ссылку на стенограмму. Материал на русском языке. Я, к сожалению, не нашел его на английском (у нас много источников блокированы). Также я приведу статью, где говорится, что очень много мировых СМИ давали трансляции этого мероприятия и вероятно многие люди смогут найти этот материал на нужном языке. Если у кого-нибудь не получится найти, то дайте знать, я переведу стенограмму самостоятельно.
Putin agrees 'Russian world' now faces war
The Russian leader also agreed with Sergey Mironov, head of the "A Just Russia - For Truth" faction in the Duma, who said that "the birth rate is insufficient, because the matter concerns extinction"
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"Colleagues have spoken, asserting that a war has been declared on the 'Russian world,' and I agree — it is indeed so," Putin said in his closing remarks.
Putin also agreed with Sergey Mironov, head of the "A Just Russia - For Truth" faction in the Duma, who said that "the birth rate is insufficient, because the matter concerns extinction."
Mironov earlier drew attention to the fact that the birth rate of 1.6 children per family does not ensure the reproduction of the nation, as it should exceed two for this purpose. "In the Soviet Union, the required two children per family were largely achieved through the republics that are no longer part of Russia," Putin noted.
Banks find opportunity to work under sanctions — Central Bank chief
It does not mean there will be no such risks in the future but it is very important in this regard for the financial stable to remain stable, Elvira Nabiullina said
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MOSCOW, December 20. /TASS/. Ninety-five percent of assets of the Russian banking sector are under sanctions but banks find an opportunity to work in such environment, Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said at the press conference after the regulator’s Board meeting.
"I would like to remind that we have 129 banks under sanctions now; there were two times less of them a year ago. Approximately 95% of the banking sector assets are under sanctions. I should say that despite sanctions of such level, the banks remain resilient, find opportunities to work, and they coped with these challenges," Nabiullina noted.
It does not mean there will be no such risks in the future but it is very important in this regard for the financial stable to remain stable, the Central Bank chief said. "We are keeping a close eye on that and configure banking regulation to provide for that in the long run," she added.
The European Union boosted imports of Russian LNG against the backdrop of deepening tensions over pipeline supplies
- Europe’s top buyer France imported record volumes this year
- Russia is second largest LNG supplier to EU after US
The bloc purchased a record amount of Russian LNG this year, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. Among top byers, France has already hit its highest-ever volumes and Spain is closing in on records seen last year.
Bank of Russia decides to keep key rate at 21% per annum
"The Bank of Russia will assess the need for a key rate increase at its upcoming meeting taking into account further lending and inflation dynamics," the regulator said
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MOSCOW, December 20. /TASS/. Russia’s Central Bank has decided to keep its key rate at 21% per annum contrary to analysts’ projections, noting though that it will assess the need of raising the rate at the next meeting.
"On December 20, 2024, the Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to keep the key rate at 21% per annum. Monetary conditions tightened more significantly than envisaged by the October key rate decision. This is the result of the effects of factors autonomous from monetary policy," the Central Bank said in a press release following its board meeting on the key rate.
"Given the notable increase in interest rates for borrowers and the cooling of credit activity, the achieved tightness of monetary conditions creates the necessary prerequisites for resuming disinflation processes and returning inflation to the target, despite the elevated current price growth and high domestic demand," the regulator said.
Meanwhile, the balance of inflation risks over the medium-term horizon is still significantly tilted to the upside, although certain disinflationary risks have increased. "The key proinflationary risks are associated with persistently high inflation expectations and the upward deviation of the Russian economy from a balanced growth path, as well as with a deterioration in the terms of foreign trade. Disinflationary risks involve a faster slowdown in lending growth and domestic demand under the impact of tightening of monetary conditions," the press release said.
The Bank of Russia also stressed that it will assess the need for a key rate increase at its upcoming meeting "taking into account further lending and inflation dynamics."
The Russian economy grew in October-November at a rate close to that in the third quarter of 2024 according to high-frequency data, while its upward deviation from a balanced growth path remains significant, which is also evidenced by high current inflationary pressures. High domestic demand is still the main driver of growing economic activity.
That said, the cooling of credit activity has already encompassed all segments of the credit market. In turn, growth in interest rates supports a high propensity of economic agents to save. "In November, growth in retail lending nearly stopped. For the first time since the beginning of 2024, corporate lending growth decelerated significantly. The current intentions of banks to expand lending, taking into consideration, among other things, the current demand from borrowers, create the conditions for a notable cooling of lending activity in 2025," the regulator said.
According to the Bank of Russia, given the monetary policy stance and the effects of autonomous factors, as of the end of 2025, total lending growth may be close to the lower bound of the October forecast range of 8-13%.
Meanwhile, the labor market remains tight, with unemployment having once again dropped to a new historical low. "Rising wages continue to outpace growth in labor productivity. Concurrently, demand for labor force in certain industries has been decreasing, and there has been a reallocation of employees across industries. This may indicate a slight reduction in the labor shortage. This trend is also proved by the decreasing number of vacancies," the Central Bank said.
Annual inflation in Russia will decline to 4% in 2026 and it will stay at the target further on, according to the press release.
