Russian Consulate General to be established in Aktau
The Russian Consulate General will be established in Aktau, following an order from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to establish the diplomatic mission.
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Key rate to be cut in small steps - RSPP head
The need to assess how the value-added tax hike at the start of 2026 and a number of other factors have impacted inflation will probably lead the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) to cautiously approach interest rate cuts and move in "small steps" until April, head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) Alexander Shokhin said.
Cruises across Sea of Azov could link Russia and Georgia
Russia is considering reviving international cruise routes from the Sea of Azov. This will require the restoration of the passenger pier.
Armenia has no plans to sever ties with Russia - Mirzoyan
The Armenian Foreign Minister spoke about Yerevan's relations with Moscow, assuring that there are no plans to break off relations. He also noted that Armenia benefits from economic ties within the EAEU framework.
North Caucasus Federal District receives 870+ million rubles for infrastructure development
The Russian government will allocate over 870 million rubles for energy and utilities sector modernization in three North Caucasus republics (North Ossetia, Dagestan, and Ingushetia) through 2026.
Implementation of Free Trade Agreement with Iran begins
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has announced the start of the practical implementation of the Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran.
Shahin Mustafayev and Alexander Novak meet in Baku
Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev met with Russia's Deputy Chairman Alexander Novak on November 26 in Baku, the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers reported.
Russian and Azerbaijani Deputy PMs hold meeting in Baku
Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister of Shahin Mustafayev and Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk met in Baku on October 13, according to the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers.
Tourist flow to Russia increases by 5.5%
Tourist flow to Russia increased by 5.5% year-on-year in January-August of 2025, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a strategic session on Russia's tourism development.
Interim president of Syria to come to Russia
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced the planned October visit of Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Russia, potentially occurring in mid-October.
Alexander Novak and Yunus-Bek Yevkurov hold talks in Damascus
A Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak arrived today in Damascus, SANA reported.
Russia and Iran advance North-South transport link
Russia and Iran are actively working to advance the North-South Transport Corridor, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said during a meeting with Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Aref.
Overchuk: Moscow supports 'Trump Route' and Washington's declaration on South Caucasus
Moscow supports Armenia’s plans to establish the 'Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity', Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said.
Overchuk: No one is interested in severing Russia-Azerbaijan ties
No one is interested in breaking ties with Azerbaijan, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said. According to him, patience and restraint are very important now.
Foreign messenger apps not to be banned in Russia
Russia is not currently considering blocking foreign messenger apps in the country, provided they comply with Russian law, Deputy Presidential Administration Chief Maxim Oreshkin said at the Territory of Meanings forum.
Russian government to invest 15 bln rubles in new glamping hotels
The Russian government will invest 15 billion rubles in modular accommodation facilities, including for camping and glamping, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said.
Nearly 1 mln foreign tourists travel to Russia on e-visas
Some 940,000 foreign tourists have travelled to Russia on e-visas since August 1, 2023, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said.
Vyacheslav Volodin urges Armenia to study Russian
State Duma Chairman recalled that Armenian migrants work in many areas of the Russian economy
Novak and Bahrein’s oil minister discuss OPEC+ cooperation
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Bahrein's Oil Minister Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah have discussed energy supplies …
Moscow: Trilateral working group with Baku and Yerevan not closed
The trilateral working group of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia has not been dissolved and will continue its work if necessary, the Russian government said.
