Highlights of the Week August 14-19: Figures, Quotes and Facts

Week numbers

On August 14, the dollar exchange rate on the Moscow Exchange rose higher 101 rub., the euro exchange rate is higher RUB 110.4

Central Bank of the Russian Federation at an extraordinary meeting raised key rate immediately before 12% from 8.5% per annum.

The share of Russians who plan to save on food and essential goods grew per month from 16% to 19%.

Before thirds migrants can leave from Russia due to lower incomes as a result of the weakening of the ruble.

State Duma of the Russian Federation performed 62 out of 76 points of the plan for the implementation of the President’s message to the Federal Assembly.

Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation appreciated shortage of personnel in the IT industry in 500–700 thousand Human.

When an UAV attacked the Expocentre in the Moscow City area restricted flights in all four airports of the capital.

Additional volume of oil and gas revenues of the Russian Federation until the end of the year may amount to 800 billion rubles

USA in the first quarter increased import of fertilizers from Russia to 127% before $596 million

Japan increased grain imports from Russia in July 5680% year by year.

Kazakhstan within the framework of the national project “Safe country” builds 20 border outposts on the border with Russia.

Revenues of the top 10 Russian bloggers from advertising integrations on YouTube in the first half of the year increased on average for 19%, before RUB 483 million

In the NWO zone located 45 thousand Muscovites.

According to the letter of the law

Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation Igor Krasnov instructed check the legality of gas stations in Dagestan after the explosion, which resulted in died 35 people and 400 buildings were damaged. The owner of the warehouse with saltpeter that exploded in a fire, arrested for two months.

Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the Cabinet of Ministers and the Prosecutor General’s Office legislatively prohibit the police from punishing businesses for violating the requirements of supervisory authorities.

The Moscow City Court satisfied the claim of the Ministry of Justice and He has made a decision O liquidation of the Sakharov Center (included by the Ministry of Justice in the register of foreign agents).

Basmanny Court of Moscow arrested co-chairman of the Golos movement (included by the Ministry of Justice in the register of foreign agents) Grigory Melkonyants in the case of an undesirable organization.

Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation developed amendments to the law “On operational-search activity”, which will give the security forces the right to receive data from electronic devices before a court decision.

As part of the case of tax evasion by a blogger Elena Blinovskaya court arrested assets worth approx. RUB 64 billion

Rospotrebnadzor canceled questionnaire about COVID-19 for those arriving in Russia.

Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation restricted powers Interpol on the territory of the country.

45th President of the United States Donald Trump put forward accusations in the state of Georgia.

Weekly Initiatives

A group of senators prepared bill, prohibiting the dissemination in the media and the Internet of photos and videos of shelling sites, drone attacks and other military intelligence.

Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation presented draft strategy for the development of the communications industry until 2035. In particular, operators will be able to raise tariffs above inflation and use foreign equipment.

Founder of the Vera Hospice Assistance Fund Nyuta Federmesser initiated creation in the regions services for the protection of the rights of patients in psychiatric hospitals and wards of PNI.

Brazil in August plans to increase import of oil products from Russia by 25% compared with July, up to 235 thousand barrels per day.

Resignations and appointments

Prime Minister of Latvia Krisjanis Karins filed resignation letter.

T1 Group CEO Igor Kalganov leaves company. A number of other top managers may leave with him.

Managing Director of the Moscow Exchange for Issuer Relations and Authorities Vladimir Gusakov appointed to head ACRA.

Football club “Akhmat” sent retired head coach Sergei Tashuev. His replaced Miroslav Romashchenko.

Quotes of the Week

“There are smiles on the faces, and there is no stress that the dollar exchange rate has approached 100 rubles” (Head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov about weakening ruble).

“I think that Putin will be the next president in Russia” (President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko V interview Ukrainian journalist Diana Panchenko).

“What is happening in the West now: this democracy is not the rule of the majority, this is the rule of the minority … we don’t need such a democracy” (Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation Ella Pamfilova on forum “The Territory of Meanings”).

“This is the reality of today, which the Ministry of Internal Affairs is simply trying not to notice” (senator Andrey Klishas about illegal online trading alcohol).

“Nuclear fuel cannot be put into a string bag like kefir bottles” (Director of ZNPP Yuri Chernichuk on the operation of a nuclear power plant in the war zone in interview “b”).

Deals of the week

Rosoboronexport on the first day of the Army-2023 forum signed a contract with a foreign buyer for the amount over $500 million

French company Valeo agreed on the sale of the Russian power systems business NPK Avtopribor.

X5 Group closed the deal for the purchase of a network “Victoria”, previously part of Dixy Group of Companies.

Pharma retailer “Rigla” (brands “Rigla”, “Be healthy”, “Zdravcity”) I bought net “Farm”.

UAE And India held first deal for selling oil for local currency.