Moscow and Damascus discuss Russian wheat exports
Russia and Syria have held a videoconference to discuss the resumption of wheat exports from Russia to Syria, reflecting efforts to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
Russian economy
Mishustin forecasts 10% GDP growth for Russia over three years
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has announced that the Russian government is projecting nearly 10% economic growth over the next three-year period.
Azerbaijan increases direct investment in Russia's economy by 42%
Russia also increased its investment in Azerbaijan's economy
Bank of Russia reduces key rate to 16%
The Bank of Russia slashed the key rate by 50 basis points to 16% per annum for the fifth time in a row amid the decline in current price growth rates but highlighted increased inflation expectations.
Dollar surpasses 81 rubles, euro exceeds 95 rubles
The dollar and euro exchange rates on the Russian interbank market soared this morning, with the dollar surpassing 81 rubles and the euro rising above 95 rubles.
Novak announces Russian inflation rate for 2025
Inflation slowed to 0.42% in November, while in October, price growth amounted to 0.5%
Investments in Ingushetia surpass 30 billion rubles
Investment projects currently underway in the Republic of Ingushetia represent a total capital inflow exceeding 30 billion rubles, according to the regional leader.
US increases buckwheat import from Russia
In total, the US purchased $1.5 mln worth of the grain in the first 9 months of 2025
Russia to maintain oil refining, gas, coal output levels
Russia will maintain its oil refining volumes at 2024 levels this year, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said.
Russia's Central Bank of Russia: inflation to slow down in 2026
Annual inflation in Russia continues to slow down, and all persistent factors point to its further deceleration in 2026, according to a report prepared by the Bank of Russia’s Research and Forecasting Department.
Russia's gold reserves up by $112bln
Russia's gold reserves have increased by $112 billion in just one year, thanks to rising prices for the precious metal, according to the Bank of Russia data.
Russia-China trade turnover down 8.7% over past 11 months
Trade turnover between China and Russia fell by 8.7% in January-November 2025 year-on-year to $203.67 bln, according to figures provided by the General Administration of Customs of China.
Russia's gold reserves exceed $300 billion
Russia's gold reserves exceeded $310,7 billion for the first time on December 1, 2025, according to a report released by the Russian Central Bank.
Kursk plant exported meat to Georgia for the first time
A meat processing facility in Russia's Kursk region has exported its first shipment of meat products to Georgia, weighing 9.6 tons. The plant's total meat exports amount to nearly 35 tons.
VTB: Russia to increase gas supplies to China by 1.5 times
VTB Bank has forecast a significant rise in Russian gas supplies to China by 2030, with total pipeline exports projected to reach 56 billion cubic meters annually.
Anton Siluanov: dollar exchange rate not to strengthen against ruble
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has expressed the view that the ruble's current exchange rate may persist into the future, describing it as balanced.
Azerbaijan increases non-oil and gas exports to Russia this year
Exports to other countries, including Türkiye, Switzerland, and Georgia, also increased
Russia's inflation to return to target in 2026 - Central Bank
The Central Bank of Russia expects inflation to return to low figures in 2026, consistent with its 4% target, which will enable it to cut the key rate "to acceptable levels," CBR Deputy Governor Alexei Zabotkin said.
Russia's international reserves grow by $14 billion in a week
The Central Bank of Russia has reported substantial expansion in national foreign currency reserves, with total international reserves now reaching $734 billion.
State Duma passes draft federal budget
Russia’s State Duma has adopted the draft federal budget for 2026 and the planning period of 2027-2028 in its third and final reading.
