Russian economy

Putin: Key rate to be reduced in Russia

Putin: Key rate to be reduced in Russia

The key rate will decline in Russia, based on economic prerequisites, Vladimir Putin said. Its reduction will also lower interest rates on business loans.

Siluanov: Russia's GDP to exseed IMF forecast in 2024

Siluanov: Russia's GDP to exseed IMF forecast in 2024

Russia's GDP in 2024 is expected to grow at the same rate as in 2023, when it expanded by 3.6%, Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said. "Russia is careful with the budget balance. Public debt remains at …

Iran and Russia increasing trade turnover

Iran and Russia increasing trade turnover

The value of Iran’s exports to Russia rose 26% in the past Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 19, as compared to the preceding year, official with …

Moscow: Baku is our strategic partner and reliable ally

Moscow: Baku is our strategic partner and reliable ally

Azerbaijan is an important strategic partner, friendly neighbor and reliable ally of Russia, the Russian Embassy in Azerbaijan said in a statement on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between …

Russia's Central Bank retains key rate at 16% per annum

Russia's Central Bank retains key rate at 16% per annum

The Bank of Russia once again decided to maintain the key rate at 16% per annum at its second meeting in 2024, the regulator said in its press release. "Current inflationary pressures are gradually easing but remain …

Iran’s export to Russia exceeds $2bln last year

Iran’s export to Russia exceeds $2bln last year

Iran’s export to Russia exceeded $2 billion in 2023, which is a significant increase compared with the preceding years, Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said. The ambassador said the existing difference between the …

Russia's foreign debt contracted by 15%

Russia's foreign debt contracted by 15%

The Russian foreign debt declined by 14.9% year on year or by $57.1 bln to $326.6 bln as of January 1, 2024, the Russian Central Bank reported. It was noted that the main contribution was from reduction of commitments of other sectors …