Russian and Uzbek Defense Ministers agree on cooperation
The plan for military cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan for 2025 and the strategic partnership program in the military sector for …
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Pentagon chief speaks over phone with Russian Defense Minister
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov held phone talks on June 25, Pentagon Spokesman Patrick Ryder said, noting that the sides discussed the situation in Ukraine. "During …
Belousov accuses West of inciting hostility in South Caucasus
The West's desire for confrontation with Russia provokes tension in the South Caucasus, including between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Russian Minister of Defense Andrey Belousov said.
Belousov arrives in Kazakhstan for CSTO Defense Ministers Council
The Russian Minister of Defense arrived in Almaty. There, he will take part in negotiations with the CSTO Defense Ministers.
Putin announces defence ministry changes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed appointing Andrey Belousov, who previously served as the first deputy prime minister, as Russia’s new defense minister. Russia’s current defense chief Sergey Shoigu will replace …
Representatives of Russia and Azerbaijan discuss North-South transport corridor
Representatives of Russia and Azerbaijan met in Moscow. During the negotiations, the parties discussed the development of the North-South transport corridor.
Russia and Iran mulling joint shipping company
Russia and Iran are discussing the possibility of establishing a joint shipping company, Iran’s Ambassador in Moscow Kazem Jalali said. "There is a need to reinforce our ports; there is a need to strengthen the …
Belousov: 80-90 rubles per dollar is optimal zone for economy
The weakening of the ruble, which has been observed recently, was due to an adjustment in the exchange rate, the ruble-to-dollar rate is in the optimal zone for the economy, Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov said on the …
Belousov: pandemic problems remain on world agenda
In an interview with the Rossiya-24 TV channel, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Andrey Belousov said that climate, food and pandemic problems remain on the world agenda. "No one has removed the climate agenda and climate …
Belousov names exchange rate which is better for Russian economy
A strong ruble has played its role for the economy, but now, with companies' revenues falling, it is generally better for the economy, including in terms of investment, to have a somewhat weaker ruble in the range of about 70-80 rubles per …
Ilham Aliyev meets with First Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Andrey Belousov, the head of state's press service reports. It is noted that during the talks the parties discussed issues related to …
Russia's First Deputy PM: ruble is too strong now
The ruble rate is too strong now and the rate of 70-80 rubles per dollar is balanced, First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov said in an interview with TASS. "The ruble is too strong with us. 55-60 rubles per dollar is the …
Russian weekly inflation falls to 0.66%
Russian weekly inflation fell to 0.66% in the latest week, First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov said on Wednesday. Weekly inflation in Russia slowed to 0.99% in the week to April 1 from 1.16% a week earlier, taking the …
Andrey Belousov: Russia under fourfold blockade
The West is trying to isolate Russia as much as possible from the world economy, Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov said addressing the Federation Council on Wednesday. "They literally want to pull Russia …
Russia to UN: some countries already planning for combat operations in space
A number of countries are already implementing a policy of deploying weapons in outer space and making plans for combat operations there, Russia's deputy permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva, Andrei Belousov said in the First …
Russia's PM Mishustin resumes duties after recovering
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, who had been admitted to hospital with COVID-19, has resumed his duties, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decree published on the Kremlin website on Tuesday. Mishustin …
Veronika Krasheninnikova: there's a minimum of ideology in Mishustin's Cabinet
The Director General of the Institute for Foreign Policy Studies and Initiatives, an advisor to the Director General of the MIA 'Russia Today', member of the Civic Chamber Veronika Krasheninnikova, speaking …
Russia's Central Bank to cut key rate to 5%?
Assistant to the Russian president Andrei Belousov believes that potential for further easing of the Russian Central Bank's monetary policy after several consecutive cuts in the key rate remains quite high. According to him, …
Putin: slow growth of public's real incomes raises concerns
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concerns about the slow growth of real incomes. "Given the increase in wages in the economy, real incomes of people are growing slowly," the Russian leader said, …
Putin says state of Russia's economy is positive (VIDEO)
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Central Bank officials on economic issues today, according to the Kremlin’s website. The meeting was attended by Presidential Aide Andrei …
