What happened after the entry of Russian troops into Ukraine.

Day 34
News and announcements March 29 (c) Kommersant
22:29. Russia and Ukraine should agree on the terms of the settlement, the United States will not dictate them and run ahead - the Pentagon.
22:27. More than 1,100 civilians, including 99 children, have died in Ukraine as of March 27, UN Humanitarian Assistant Secretary General Joyce Msuya said.
22:19. Renault is considering transferring its stake in AvtoVAZ to a Russian investor, Bloomberg.
22:14. Four servicemen were wounded in an explosion in a military camp in the Belgorod region.
22:10. President Vladimir Putin expelled four experts from the scientific council under the Security Council of the Russian Federation - Alexei Gromyko, Alexander Nikitin, Alexander Panov and Sergei Rogov, who signed a statement in early March on reducing the risks of confrontation between Russia and NATO in Europe - RIA Novosti.
22:03. French President Macron said in a conversation with Vladimir Putin that it is impossible to pay for Russian gas in rubles - Reuters.
21:39. President Biden said the United States and Western countries would closely monitor what steps Russia takes in the negotiations and during the operation in Ukraine, but for now they will maintain a tough sanctions regime.
21:35. Biden and allies agreed that Russia's costs associated with the operation in Ukraine must rise - White House.
21:30. President Biden reaffirmed his readiness to supply Ukraine with all the means necessary for defense - White House.
21:19. Large retail chains have begun to abandon the voluntary limitation of margins on a number of socially significant goods, the press service of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of the Russian Federation reported. "Retailers made this decision to expand the supply of consumer goods and eliminate local shortages," the message says.
21:14. The UK Financial Sanctions Enforcement Authority (OFSI) has issued a license to wind down operations with Sovcomflot and its subsidiaries. The license is valid from March 29 to May 15, Interfax reports.
21:08. Polish retailer and clothing manufacturer LPP Group, which owns the Reserved, Cropp, House, Mohito and Sinsay brands, has closed stores in Russia.
21:07. Finnish President Sauli Niinistö discussed with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg the principles and procedures for admitting new states to the alliance.
21:01. A draft on the ban on the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church and the seizure of its real estate and other property has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine - Interfax.
20:55. Exporters of Russian grain are beginning to face difficulties in obtaining foreign exchange earnings. In this regard, the Union of Grain Exporters turned to the Bank of Russia with a letter in which it informs about the problems and proposes measures to improve the situation - Interfax.
20:44. Luxembourg froze €2.5 billion worth of Russian assets as part of sanctions – head of the Grand Duchy’s Ministry of Finance.
20:39. The German chocolate manufacturer Ritter Sport will continue to do business in Russia, despite the events in Ukraine. This was reported on Tuesday by the DPA agency, citing a company representative.
20:23. Roskomnadzor demanded that Wikipedia remove "inaccurate information" about the special operation in Ukraine - Interfax.
20:21. Macron raised the topic of a humanitarian operation in Mariupol in a conversation with Putin, but at the moment such an operation is impossible, the French presidential office said.
20:10. German Defense Minister Lambrecht said that, according to her information, Germany is the second largest supplier of weapons to Ukraine - Reuters.
20:06. RusHydro has requested permission from the UK Financial Sanctions Enforcement Authority (OFSI) to make payments on Eurobonds in connection with the blocking of funds, the company said.
19:56. Putin and Macron exchanged views on the situation around Ukraine, taking into account the round of talks between Moscow and Kiev that ended in Istanbul. In addition, the presidents discussed the transition to paying for Russian gas supplies in rubles - the Kremlin.
19:47. The leaders of Britain, Italy, the US, France and Germany discussed the need to "change the international energy architecture and reduce dependence on Russian hydrocarbons" - Johnson's office.
19:44. Russia is studying the possibility of importing equipment for the fuel and energy complex through friendly countries - Interfax.
19:43. The United States and its allies are discussing the possibility of providing Ukraine with an additional $ 500 million in assistance - Reuters, citing sources.
19:33. Western pressure on Russia will not abate until "the horror in Ukraine is over," British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said after a telephone conversation between the leaders of the United States, France, Germany, Italy and Britain.
19:25. A one-time replacement of coal from Russia by Poland is unlikely, the transition can be extended over time. In 2021, Poland ranked 8th in terms of coal imports from the Russian Federation (about 7.8 million tons) - the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation.
19:21. On March 30, the Moscow Exchange will launch trading in 12 more foreign shares issued by companies with business in the Russian Federation, trading will last from 9.00 toabout 13.50 - the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.
19:17. US President Joe Biden had a telephone conversation with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK - Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, Mario Draghi and Boris Johnson, according to a message released by a White House spokesman. Earlier it became known that the heads of state planned to discuss the situation around Ukraine.
19:13. Growth of quotations of Russian Eurobonds accelerated on Tuesday on reports from a new round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations - Interfax.
19:11. Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov, at a meeting of the State Council's working group on energy, named the measures developed by his department to maintain the stability of the Russian fuel and energy complex, the press service of the ministry said on Tuesday.
19:06. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron had a telephone conversation today, it lasted about an hour - TASS.
18:59. Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte said that he had discussed the supply of weapons for Kyiv with Vladimir Zelensky by phone - RIA Novosti.
18:57. Izvestia TV channel war correspondent Rodion Severyanov was wounded near Mariupol, according to the channel's website.
18:42. Roskomnadzor blocked the resource mult.ru , which hosted an episode of the animated series Masyanya criticizing Russia's special operation in Ukraine.
18:30. Roskomnadzor will draw up administrative protocols on Google for failure to remove “inaccurate information about a special operation in Ukraine” posted on YouTube, an American company faces a fine of 20% of its turnover.
18:24. The Russian authorities are discussing a bill on the delisting of receipts of Russian companies from foreign exchanges, Interfax reports citing its sources.
18:09. Medinsky: de-escalation in the Kiev and Chernihiv directions does not mean a ceasefire. In the near future, the General Staff of the Russian Federation will announce the specific details of the de-escalation - TASS.
18:05. Czech Republic expels Russian diplomat - TASS.
17:57. The official dollar exchange rate on Wednesday is 86.28 rubles, the euro is 96.01 rubles. - TSB RF.
17:51. Ireland expels four Russian diplomats - Reuters.
17:49. Secretary of State Blinken on the progress in the negotiations between the Russian Federation and Ukraine: we are following the actions of Russia, not its statements.
17:39. Wealthy Russians are investing in real estate in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates in search of a financial haven, according to data from real estate companies - Reuters.
17:38. Belgium expels 21 Russian diplomats "for spying and endangering security" - Belga News Agency.
17:35. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation: the provisions of the decree being developed by the President of the Russian Federation on retaliatory measures of a visa nature do not apply to ordinary Europeans.
17:32. The operator of the JANAF oil pipeline announced the suspension of the pumping of oil for the oil industry of Serbia (65.15% of the raw materials are supplied by Gazprom Neft) due to sanctions - Prime.
17:29. Delegations from Russia and Belarus are not invited to the ceremony dedicated to the 77th anniversary of the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the organizers.
17:27. Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa called on all EU and NATO countries to return their diplomats to Kyiv after the Russian Defense Ministry announced a decrease in military activity in the area of ​​the capital of Ukraine.
17:26. The Ministry of Energy proposes to suspend price tax control on foreign trade transactions with oil and oil products to support fuel and energy companies, Roman Kabakov, deputy director of the oil and gas complex department of the ministry, told Interfax.
17:23. The Netherlands is expelling 17 Russian diplomats, who are considered intelligence officers - the country's Foreign Ministry.
17:21. Axel Weber, chairman of the board of directors of the Swiss bank UBS Group AG, sees no future for many international banks in Russia even after the end of the armed conflict in Ukraine. The banker stated this in an interview with Bloomberg.
17:18. Polish government spokesman Muller announced a ban on Russian coal imports - Reuters.
17:13. Spain's Council of Ministers approved on Tuesday a plan to mitigate the effects of the Ukrainian crisis on the national economy. The plan includes measures aimed at reducing prices for gas and other fuels, supporting the most affected sectors of the economy and maintaining financial stability in the country.
17:08. Citizens of the Russian Federation have the opportunity to get a Visa and Mastercard bank card in Armenia if they have a certificate of temporary residence in the country, a source familiar with the banking sector told RIA Novosti. With such cards, Russians will be able to freely pay abroad.
17:06. The United States intends to impose sanctions on companies involved in the supply chain to Russia, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Tuesday.
17:03. Exchanges in the US opened up 0.8-1% amid talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.
17:01. Kazakhstan is ready to provide comfortable conditions for doing business to companies leaving the markets of other countries due to high geopolitical risks, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic Bakhyt Sultanov said.
17:00. Poland decided to withdraw its consent to conclude a support agreement with Russia and, inmutual protection of investments - the government of the republic.
16:59. Ukraine International Airlines extends the suspension of flights until May 31 - Interfax.
16:54. The Federal Tax Service of Russia has suspended field tax audits of IT companies until 2025 - RIA Novosti.
16:53. Canadian gold miner Kinross Gold attracted investment banks BMO and Scotiabank to find a buyer for Russian assets - the Kupol and Dvoynoye deposits in Chukotka and, possibly, the Chulbatkan project in the Khabarovsk Territory. This was reported by Interfax, citing sources in the gold market.
16:49. The Special Representative of the State Duma for Migration and Citizenship, Konstantin Zatulin, introduced amendments to the chamber to simplify the procedure for the arrival and stay of refugees from Ukraine, the LPR and the DPR in the Russian Federation.
16:39. Representatives of the fishing companies of the Bulgarian Varna called for the suspension of fishing for several months and a force majeure situation in the region in connection with the drifting mines found in the Black Sea, reports the local portal Varna24.bg .
16:33. The Interim Commission of the Federation Council for the Prevention of Interference in the Sovereign Affairs of the Russian Federation plans to prepare recommendations, including of a legislative nature, aimed at protecting Russia's state sovereignty in the conditions of a total war declared by the West. This was stated on Tuesday by the head of the commission Andrey Klimov.
This, according to the senator, is about "stopping the subversive actions of the fifth column."
16:29. Oil prices are falling, European stocks are rising after progress was made in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. Brent and WTI lost 6.5% each, stock indices added 1.2% in London and 3.5% in Frankfurt am Main. The ruble strengthened 10% against the dollar and 1.2% against the euro - AFP.
16:22. Severstal has requested permission from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to make payments on debt obligations in the company's currency.
16:17. US President Joe Biden will discuss the situation around Ukraine on Tuesday with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK. This was reported by Reuters with reference to the White House.
16:00. The Swiss manufacturer of building materials Holcim has announced its intention to leave the Russian market, Bloomberg reports.
15:59. Dollar below 83 rubles. on the exchange.
15:58. Medinsky: The Russian Federation will consider Ukraine's proposals on the treaty and give an appropriate response.
15:57. The round of talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey is over, a TASS source in the Russian delegation confirmed.
15:56. Medinsky: Kyiv's proposals suggest that disputes between the Russian Federation and Ukraine over Crimea and Sevastopol are resolved through bilateral negotiations.
15:54. The negotiations between the delegations of the Russian Federation and Ukraine in Istanbul on March 30 are not expected to continue, TASS and RIA Novosti reported, citing a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
15:46. The Russian delegation intends to leave Istanbul today, a source told RIA Novosti.
15:44. Medinsky: Ukraine asks that the final decision on the treaty with the Russian Federation be drawn up at a meeting of heads of state.
15:42. Medinsky: Kyiv expects that Russia will not object to Ukraine's accession to the EU.
15:42. Medinsky: Ukraine's proposals on security guarantees do not apply to the territory of Crimea and Donbass.
15:42. Medinsky: Ukraine abandons its desire to return Crimea and Donbass by military means.
15:40. American Johnson & Johnson, the world's largest manufacturer of health products, has decided to suspend supplies of personal care products to Russia.
15:38. Medinsky: Kyiv's proposals involve the proclamation of Ukraine as a permanently neutral state under international legal guarantees.
15:37. The price of Brent crude fell 6.5% to $102.
15:35. Popova: Sanctions do not create risks for providing Russia with vaccines, all contracts have been concluded, and deliveries are on.
15:23. Cavusoglu: the meeting of the foreign ministers and presidents of Russia and Ukraine is on the agenda.
15:12. Roizman was fined another 50 thousand rubles. under the second protocol on discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The third will be considered on April 7.
15:10. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, Podolyak, suggested delaying negotiations on the status of Crimea for 15 years.
15:07. Medinsky: The Russian Federation received written proposals from Ukraine confirming its desire for a neutral and non-nuclear status.
15:03. The price of gold on the London Metal Exchange fell below $1,900 an ounce for the first time since March 16.
15:03. Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation and Belarus Lavrov and Makei discussed the course of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
14:53. The EU, like the G7 countries, rejects the Russian demand to pay for Russian gas in rubles, the European Commission says.
14:52. Mishustin: Russian authorities are preparing another package of counter-sanctions.
14:51. Medinsky: a meeting between Putin and Zelensky is possible simultaneously with the initialing of the peace treaty by the foreign ministers.
14:50. Deputy Defense Minister of the Russian Federation: Russia calls on Ukraine to strictly comply with the Geneva Convention regarding prisoners of war.
14:47. Medinsky: Russia is taking two steps to de-escalate the conflict towards Ukraine.
14:46. Deputy head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: Russia will radically, at times reduce the militaryth activity in the Kiev and Chernihiv direction.
14:44. Medinsky: negotiations between the Russian Federation and Ukraine were constructive.
14:44. A member of the Ukrainian delegation Arakhamia at a briefing after the talks: today the parties will not sign anything, Kyiv conveys the position of Ukraine to the Russian side.
14:43. A member of the Ukrainian delegation said that Ukraine proposed a new system of security guarantees in the negotiations.
14:38. Matvienko: Russia will continue to implement those conventions of the Council of Europe that it considers useful for itself.
14:36. The dollar is below 84 rubles.
14:35. Euro below 93 rubles. for the first time since February 25th.
14:30. The Ministry of Finance buys Russia-2022 Eurobonds at a price of 100% of the face value.
14:29. Azur Air completed the program of export flights from abroad, returned more than 22 thousand tourists to the Russian Federation.
14:28. The non-profit sector received record support from the Presidential Grants Fund for 5 years, funds were allocated for 22,000 projects, the fund said.
14:26. The Russian Ministry of Finance announced an early redemption for rubles of the Eurobond issue maturing on April 4.
14:25. Matvienko: within the framework of the CIS, a single court for human rights can be created.
14:20. Yevgeny Roizman was fined 50 thousand rubles. under the first administrative protocol on discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
14:15. The Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul ended, they went on for about three hours, writes RIA Novosti with reference to the Turkish media.
14:12. Dollar below 85 rubles. on the stock exchange, the euro is below 94 rubles.
14:11. Patrushev: Today, Russia in Ukraine is raking the "Augean stables" that were created by the United States and their European henchmen.
14:09. Patrushev: Washington has already ideologically indoctrinated the countries of Europe so much that they imagine they are acting in their own interests.
14:03. Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation: Ukraine was destined for the fate of a US colony, so it is important to return democracy to the country.
13:56. According to the results of trading on Tuesday, the Russian stock market closed down by 0.91%.
13:55. Decathlon announced the suspension of activities in Russia.
13:55. From the side of Ukraine in the Kursk region, a checkpoint in the village of Tetkino was fired upon, there were no casualties, the situation is under control, the governor of the region reports in his Telegram channel.
13:50. Japan has announced that it will ban the export of yen banknotes, gold coins and gold bars to Russia from April 5, according to the country's Ministry of Economy.
13:49. Finnish fast food chain Hesburger plans to close all its restaurants in Russia and Belarus in the summer, the company said.
13:46. The head of the IMF believes that the Russian economy this year expects a deep recession.
13:44. Russia expels four employees of the Lithuanian embassy and three diplomats of Latvia and Estonia as a response.
Earlier, the Baltic countries expelled the same number of Russian diplomats.
13:40. Euro below 95 rubles.
13:39. Dollar below 86 rubles. on the exchange.
13:36. The Elysee Palace reported that the conversation between Macron and Putin is scheduled for 17:30 Moscow time.
13:35. The transit of Russian gas to the EU through Ukraine continues, the European Commission said.
13:29. Emirates Airlines will not suspend flights to Russia for the time being, airline president Tim Clark said.
13:16. The dollar exchange rate during trading on the Moscow Exchange fell below 87 rubles. for the first time since February 28.
13:15. The Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation and the Federal Antimonopoly Service will control the growth of prices for tariffs for cellular communication, it will not grow above the inflation rate in Russia, the ministry said.
13:14. Matvienko admitted that she is not yet optimistic about the results of the negotiations between the Russian Federation and Ukraine.
13:07. Matvienko: after reaching agreements with Ukraine, which Russia insists on, we will be ready to stop the military operation and establish cooperation.
13:05. Matvienko: there are no grounds for a meeting between Zelensky and Putin yet, since Ukraine does not have a developed position.
13:02. Matvienko opposes the nationalization of foreign companies that left the Russian Federation.
13:01. Matvienko: Russia currently has no plans to return to the Council of Europe.
12:56. Matvienko: Russia will redirect energy resources to other, including Asian, markets in case Europe refuses to supply.
12:55. Matvienko: The Russian Federation has not yet taken retaliatory measures, the Western economy is receiving a “boomerang” of its own sanctions.
12:54. Matvienko: The Russian Federation is ready for various options regarding the supply of energy resources.
12:54. The Moscow Exchange is again holding a discrete auction on VK receipts due to an increase of more than 80%.
12:53. Moscow announced to the ambassadors of the Baltic countries the decision to expel their diplomats, the Latvian ambassador said.
12:49. Peskov called the refuted publications about the alleged poisoning of the participants in the negotiations between the Russian Federation and Ukraine part of the information sabotage.
12:48. Peskov: Sooner or later, Moscow and Washington will have to talk about issues of strategic stability, this is important for the whole world.
12:47. Peskov: The Russian Federation will not supply gas for free, this is impossible.
12:47. Peskov: Putin will have a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Macron on Tuesday.
12:46. Peskov: Foreign companies must understand that you can buy rubles for euros and dollars and use them to pay for gas, de facto nothing changes.
12:46. Peskov: Moscow is considering a plan of action in case European counterparties refuse gas contracts with the Russian Federation.
12:44. Peskov: today or tomorrow it will be clear whether there is something promising in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
12:43. Peskov: Abramovich is involved in ensuring certain contacts between Russia and Ukraine, but is not an official member of the Russian delegation, his participation in the negotiations is approved by both sides.
12:43. Peskov called false allegations that Ukrainian refugees are forcibly taken to Russia.
12:42. Turchak: it is necessary to transfer the liberated territories of Ukraine to Russian education standards as soon as possible.
12:42. Ukraine International Airlines said it had extended the suspension of flights to and from the country until the end of May.
12:22. Shoigu: 134.5 thousand Russian citizens will be sent to military service this spring. This is less than last year.
12:22. Shoigu: conscripts will not be sent to any hot spots.
12:20. Shoigu: the military operation in Ukraine will continue until the set goals are achieved.
12:14. Turkey has put minesweepers and maritime patrol aircraft on high alert due to the threat of drifting mines in the Black Sea, the Defense Ministry said.
12:13. Shoigu: the main tasks of the first stage of the military operation in Ukraine have been completed.
12:12. Shoigu said at a conference call that Moscow is monitoring the statements of the leaders of the NATO countries on the supply of aircraft and air defense systems to Ukraine, and if these plans are implemented, they will respond adequately.
12:11. Medinsky: consultations between Russia and Ukraine are ongoing, I hope we will make a statement in a few hours.
12:10. Medinsky: Russia has protested against the videos with bullying of the Russian military, the Ukrainians will take action.
12:09. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba called on the world community to ban the letter Z and criminalize the use of this symbol.
12:09. OBI said all of its Russian stores could open next week.
12:08. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba advised his colleagues “not to eat or drink anything” at Russian-Ukrainian talks, and to avoid touching surfaces if possible. He stated this in an interview with the Ukraine 24 TV channel.
Earlier, the BBC, citing a representative of businessman Roman Abramovich, said that he had experienced signs of chemical weapons poisoning a few weeks ago. The Wall Street Journal wrote that the Russian billionaire showed symptoms of poisoning after a meeting in Kyiv. However, the Russian service of the BBC canceled its own report about the poisoning of a businessman.
11:42. The RTS index on the Moscow Exchange is growing by more than 10%.
11:36. The international rating agency Fitch has withdrawn the ratings of 27 Russian banks, their affiliated companies, as well as the corresponding SPV companies.
11:35. The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not confirm the message about the recommendation to curtail oil and gas projects in the Russian Federation.
11:35. The IAEA Director General arrived in Ukraine to provide technical assistance to ensure the safety of Ukrainian nuclear facilities.
11:32. Chinese Foreign Ministry: US attempts to contain China and Russia will not succeed.
11:30. Businessman Roman Abramovich is in Istanbul as a Russian-appointed negotiator, otherwise he would not be able to enter Turkey, like all other entrepreneurs under sanctions, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said in an interview with CNN.
11:28. Bilateral negotiations between the delegations of the Russian Federation and Ukraine began in Istanbul, RIA Novosti and TASS reported, citing a diplomatic source.
11:25 am. Kadyrov said that the talks in Istanbul would lead nowhere.
11:07. The terms of Ukraine's neutral status are being discussed at the talks in Istanbul, a source familiar with the negotiations told Interfax.
11:06. German Foreign Minister: Germany has halved imports of Russian coal in recent weeks.
10:54. UN Secretary General: The global energy crisis points to the need to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources.
10:51 am. The ambassadors of the three Baltic republics were summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry by 12:00 Moscow time in connection with the decision to expel their diplomats on the principle of reciprocity, RIA Novosti and TASS reported, citing sources.
10:48. Cushman & Wakefield, a commercial real estate company, said it had reached an agreement to transfer its business in Russia to a local operator.
10:46. Erdogan said that Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu would remain in Istanbul to "provide support" to the negotiating delegations of Russia and Ukraine if necessary.
10:45. VK securities are trading for the first day after a monthly pause, they fly up by more than 40%, trading has switched to a discrete auction mode.
10:43. The Moscow Exchange announced a discrete auction on Fix Price Group's depositary receipts due to their growth by more than 20%.
10:41. The European authorities do not rule out that the number of refugees who left Ukraine could reach 8-10 million people in the coming months. According to the newspaper El Pais, this assessment is given by European sources.ki with reference to UN data.
10:37. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, David Arakhamia, posted a photo with Vladimir Medinsky on his Telegram channel with the comment: “We are working on the fundamental provisions of the negotiation process. Delegations are working in parallel on the entire spectrum of contentious issues.”
10:33. Discussions behind closed doors will continue for two days, Anadolu agency writes.
10:32. Negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations have begun, according to the Turkish Anadolu agency.
10:29 am. The Moscow Exchange Index continued to grow by 2.9%.
10:22. Before the start of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, Abramovich spoke with Erdogan in the Dolmabahce Palace, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
10:17. VK shares rose by 20% on the Moscow Exchange.
10:14. The National Settlement Depository received $102 million to pay a coupon on Eurobonds maturing in 2035, the Russian Finance Ministry said.
10:08. The dollar exchange rate on the Moscow Exchange fell below 88 rubles, the euro - 96 rubles. for the first time since February 28.
10:06. The Moscow Exchange index at the opening of trading is growing by 0.48%, RTS - by 4.19%.
10:03. The Federal Antimonopoly Service recommended that petrochemical producers stop linking to netback and foreign exchange rates when pricing.
10:01. IT-specialists up to 27 years old with higher education and one year of experience will be able to apply for a deferment from the army, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Russian Federation reported.
9:58. Erdogan left the place of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations, today he is leaving for a visit to Uzbekistan, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
9:54. US President Joe Biden presented Congress with a $5.79 trillion budget plan that includes a record $813 billion in defense spending.
9:53. Erdogan: talks between Moscow and Kyiv can contribute to the meeting of the leaders of Russia and Ukraine.
9:49. The Russian delegation arrived at the place of negotiations with Ukraine at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, a TASS correspondent and a RIA Novosti source report.
9:48. Erdogan: Turkey is ready to provide all necessary support to simplify the work of the negotiating delegations of the Russian Federation and Ukraine.
9:48. The President of Turkey, during an address to the delegations of the Russian Federation and Ukraine, called for the establishment of a ceasefire.
9:47. Erdogan said that the situation in Ukraine deeply upsets Turkey, which is a neighbor and friend of Russia and Ukraine.
9:46. Erdogan: It's time for Russian-Ukrainian talks to bring results.
9:45. Erdogan: prolongation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine does not benefit anyone.
9:42. Erdogan: Turkey hopes that the meeting between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul will benefit the negotiation process.
9:41. TASS: Erdogan welcomed the participants of the Russian and Ukrainian delegations before the start of the talks in Istanbul.
9:41. The International Biathlon Union unanimously suspended the membership of the Russian Biathlon Union and the Belarusian Biathlon Federation.
9:39. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived at the talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
9:26. The Ukrainian side arrived at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul for negotiations with the Russian Federation, a TASS correspondent reports.
9:20 am. An LNG project in Canada's east could be accelerated by rising gas demand in Europe, Leo Power, chief executive of LNG Corporation Newfoundland and Labrador Limited, who handles the project, told Bloomberg.
8:54. From April 5, Japan is introducing a ban on the export of luxury goods to Russia, including premium cars and precious stones.
8:51. The police drew up protocols against the ex-mayor of Yekaterinburg, Yevgeny Roizman, for discrediting the RF Armed Forces.
8:51. The UN is calling on Ukraine and Russia to investigate incidents of alleged torture of prisoners of war in Ukraine, said Matilda Bogner, head of the UN human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine.
8:45. Peskov on Europe's refusal to pay for gas in rubles: no payment - no gas.