Putin in Astana, Nabiullina in the State Duma and change of leadership of St. Petersburg Exchange

By the letter of the law

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and head of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed in Astana a joint statement on the results negotiationsas well as an action plan for cooperation between countries from 2024 to 2026.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decree on the exchange of frozen assets of Russians.

Government of the Russian Federation approved removal of the police from duplicate business checks.

TFR excited criminal case under three articles after the death of a deputy of the People’s Council of the LPR Mikhail Filiponenko.

Basmanny District Court of Moscow arrested Deputy Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Dagestan for two months Rufat Ismailova in a case of bribery and abuse of power.

Prosecutor asked impose punishment in the form of eight years in prison for the artist-activist Alexandra Skochilenko, accused of spreading fake news about a military operation in Ukraine.

From December 7 USA suspend fulfillment of its obligations within the framework CFE.

Members of the European Parliament accepted resolution recommending that EU countries do not confiscate things and cars of Russians.

Initiatives of the week

Big press conference Russian President Vladimir Putin will unite With straight line. She planned on December 14th.

Government of the Russian Federation offers redistribute 6.7 trillion rubles. state budget expenditures for 2024–2026.

Government of the Russian Federation plans to allocate RUB 95 billion to support preferential mortgage programs.

Government of the Russian Federation contributed amendments to the Tax Code to the State Duma, returning the fuel damper to full capacity since October.

TSB RF plans implement soon QR code payment security standard.

Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation prepared project new requirements for traffic cameras.

Air Transport Operators Association sent Aeroflot’s proposal to the Ministry of Transport expand and consolidate passenger blacklists.

In Berlin passed first NATO Cyber ​​Defense Conference, One of the main topics of the forum is counteraction to Russia.

UAE agreed to limit re-export from the EU to the Russian Federation of goods that can be used in hostilities in Ukraine.

Russia and USA held consultations on key issues of bilateral relations.

Quotes of the week

“There are practically no workers left in the economy” (Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation Elvira Nabiullina on meeting in the State Duma).

“I can clearly say that under this president (Vladimir Zelensky – Kommersant) there will be no “Minsk-3”” (Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrey Ermak O negotiations from the Russian Federation).

“Relations between Russia and China are an example of strategic interaction” (Head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu on meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Central Military Council of the People’s Republic of China Zhang Yuxia).

“The tragedy unfolding in the Middle East is the result of a collective political and moral failure.” (head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell O war Israel and Hamas).

Numbers of the week

Based on the results of 2023, the Central Bank awaits profit of Russian banks at the level 2.9–3 trillion rubles.

Net capital outflow from the Russian Federation for the third quarter of 2023 increased doubled, up to $18 billion, compared with $9 billion for the second quarter.

Based on the results of the past quarter, the volume of the market for mergers and acquisitions in the Russian Federation got down to the annual minimum – $8.75 billion

Gazprom’s net profit fell in nine months 44% year to year.

28% Russians consider excessive support provided to new territories, 53% are convinced that the assistance provided is sufficient, 7% We are sure that it is not enough.

Forbes magazine published rating of the best employers in Russia. Platinum status from 125 companies received 27.

In China fixed the first ever outflow of foreign direct investment – to $11.8 billion

US President Joe Biden inferior to his potential competitor in the 2024 elections, Donald Trump, in five out of six key states.

As a result of the Israeli Defense Forces’ attacks on the Gaza Strip died more 10 thousand people.

Resignations and appointments

General Director of the sanctioned St. Petersburg Exchange Roman Goryunov left your post. He was replaced Evgeny Serdyukov, previously headed the site.

Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Albert Khoreva ambassador to Pakistan instead Danila Ganich, serving as ambassador since 2019.

Key assets GC “Delo” moved on under the leadership of people from Rosatom. Rosatom Business Development Director appointed head of the group’s parent structure Ekaterina Lyakhova.

Deals of the week

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed order according to which Gazprom International Limited can acquire 100% shares Gazprom zarubezhneftegaz.

Stock Far Eastern Shipping Company transferred as a property contribution of the Russian Federation to the state corporation “Rosatom”.

Retailer “Magnet” completed deal to acquire a marketplace KazanExpress.