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Bank of Russia may raise key rate to 23% in December — EDB

In the absence of new shocks, the EDB expects the interest rate reduction cycle to begin in the second half of 2025 at the earliest

ALMATY, December 5. /TASS/. At its last meeting of the year on December 20, the Bank of Russia may raise the key interest rate from 21% to 23% per annum. According to the macroeconomic forecast of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) for 2025-2027, in the absence of new shocks, a cycle of rate cuts may be possible in the second half of 2025.

According to the report, the high inertia of inflationary processes and the possible increase in inflation against the backdrop of growing budget expenditures require a tighter monetary policy. The EDB expects that the Bank of Russia will adhere to the "pro-inflationary scenario" in its decisions, which indicates the possibility of further increases in the key rate and anticipates the key rate to increase by another 2 percentage points in December to 23%.

In the absence of new shocks, the EDB expects the interest rate reduction cycle to begin in the second half of 2025 at the earliest. Under these conditions, the EDB forecasts inflation to slow to 6.5% in 2025. Its updated inflation estimate reaches 8.5% by the end of 2024.

New anti-Russian sanctions to influence global oil supply routes — EIA

New sanctions against Russian oil did not significantly influence forecasts on the oil market balance and oil prices, the US Energy Information Administration said

Road out of Ukrainian-occupied part of Kursk Region may be established — ombudswoman

Earlier in December, Tatyana Moskalkova told TASS that she had requested the Ukrainian side to arrange a humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave the Ukrainian-occupied territories of the Kursk Region for a safe location

DOGE reveals shocking expenditures without Congress approval — Johnson

Immediately after the January 20 inauguration of Donald Trump, DOGE began a comprehensive audit of the US budget spending with the aim of cutting it by $2 trillion

Fakes around Russian House in Baku aimed at undermining bilateral ties — Moscow

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the aim is to turn residents of Azerbaijan against Russia, incite ethnic hatred and undermine cooperation between both nations

Ukraine must accept loss of territories, reject NATO membership — UK parliamentarian

According to Lord Richard Balfe, there should be an agreement that Ukraine would not join NATO or host any foreign troops for a period of at least 25 years

Former Russian captives tell of gruesome torture in Ukraine — activist

According to Maxim Grigoriev, Ukrainians are particularly cruel to people from the Lugansk People’s Republic, the Donetsk People’s Republic and Crimea

Ukraine peace deal should rule out US military presence near Russian borders — Wagenknecht

Wagenknecht said an agreement on Ukraine should not be to Germany's detriment

Ukrainian forces shoot drivers of Pokrovskoye mine administration near Krasnoarmeysk

It is reported that the Pokrovskoye mine administration employed people who lived not only in Krasnoarmeysk, but also in nearby towns and settlements

IAEA lacks courage to acknowledge Ukrainian security threats to ZNPP — envoy

"Ukraine remains the only source of security threats to the ZNPP as it routinely targets the nuclear facility and its critical infrastructure, as well as the satellite city of Energodar," Russia’s First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky said

Western delegates enforce self-imposed ban on communication with Russians — UN mission

Many Western delegations "have imposed informal communication themselves, they stopped attending receptions and inviting Russian diplomats to their events," Dmitry Polyansky said

Press review: Trump open to settling Ukraine conflict while BRICS, EAEU doors remain open

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, February 10th

Kiev loses over 380 troops in Russia’s borderline Kursk area in past day — top brass

In addition, operational-tactical and army aircraft strikes and artillery fire hit enemy personnel and equipment near Viktorovka, Goncharovka, Kazachya Loknya, 1st Knyazhy, Kurilovka, Loknya, Martynovka, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, as well as Basovka, Belovody, Vodolagi, Veselovka, Zhuravka, Pisarevka, Sumy and Yunakovka in the Sumy Region

Poland deploys fighter jets in response to 'Russia’s activity' — Operational Command

"Fighter squadrons were launched, and the ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems were brought to the highest degree of readiness," the Operational Command reported

US F-35 jets cannot keep up with Russia’s Su-57E — Russian diplomat

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov noted that the Su-57 was the only jet that has been used in real combat

Konyukhov’s South Atlantic feat marks a new era in ocean rowing

In 2002, Konyukhov already navigated the Atlantic Ocean from east to west, from the Canary Islands to Barbados, aboard the Uralaz rowboat in 46 days

Press review: Washington's policies divide the West and Trump sparks Pentagon changes

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 11th

Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57 fighter wipes out enemy targets outside engagement area

The Su-57’s onboard equipment integrates various data while the information support system incorporating artificial intelligence elements allows the pilot to make decisions in a fraction of a second and always emerge victorious in an air combat, Vadim Badekha stressed

Trump not to dare to attack Iran, IRGC commander says

"Iran, as a powerful nation, does not bow to coercion," Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh stressed

Most of Ukrainian troops that entered Kursk Region in August eliminated — commander

Lieutenant General Apty Alaudinov noted that most of the Ukrainian formations on the territory of the Kursk Region at the moment were units formed from mobilized people

USAID supplies found among Hezbollah’s weapons in Lebanon – NYP

According to Israel Defense Forces serviceman Asher Fredman, when patrolling a village in Lebanon he found "sniper rifles, anti-tank missiles and explosives alongside the care packages marked ‘USAID’"

Russia-US relations on 'verge of rupture' — senior diplomat

Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that the administration of former US President Joe Biden "bet on hybrid warfare, introduced into its documents and imposed on allies in various blocs and configurations the idea of the possibility of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia"

US, UK, Australia sanction Russian Internet service Zservers — US Department of State

The sanctions list also includes Zservers administrators Alexander Mishin and Alexander Bolshakov

Wagenknecht warns that Taurus missiles, if supplied to Kiev may open 'gates of hell'

Sarah Wagenknecht also criticized the parties of the Traffic Light Coalition, which disbanded in November, for the current state of the nation

Ex-Ukrainian leader declares critical frontline situation

Recently, the Ukrainian military leadership has been increasingly discussing the difficult operational and strategic situation Kiev’s army is facing

US insincere while discussing Ukrainian settlement — senior Russian diplomat

Meanwhile, according to Sergey Ryabkov, Moscow’s position has never changed

Russia-US relations on brink, nuclear control declines — Russian senior diplomat

According to Sergey Ryabkov, Washington's attempts to give Moscow demands or to demonstrate the alleged doing "a great favor" in exchange for unacceptable US demands are bound to failure in the dialogue with Russia

US taxpayers’ money goes to Ukrainian bureaucrats, Mexican drug cartels — Carlson’ team

According to the letter, Colonel Daniel Davis will explain in his interview with Tucker Carlson "how Donald Trump can finally end this conflict, why it never should have started"

Baltics out of Russia's energy ring, Kaliningrad Region runs in autonomous mode

The agency noted that from 2016 to 2020, four new power generation facilities were constructed in the Kaliningrad Region

Ukrainian forces drop poisoned water bottles on Russian positions — volunteer

The claims about elderly women allegedly "slipping poison and killing entire units" are fabricated, Valeria Petrusevich pointed out

Minsk-2 became possible thanks to Russia’s mediation — Gryzlov

As Boris Gryzlov pointed out, it is crucial to recognize that if the provisions of the document had been fully and effectively implemented, the Ukrainian crisis would not have escalated

Movement near Chasov Yar creates prospects for Russian forces in DPR, republic’s head says

On February 7, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the liberation of Dzerzhinsk

EU won’t accept deal with Ukraine without Europe being part of it — foreign policy chief

US President Donald Trump said earlier that he would like to reach agreements on the Ukrainian settlement soon

PM Orban claims US money went toward undermining governments worldwide, Hungary too

As the Hungarian prime minister said, the money was used to sponsor opposition media outlets and non-governmental organizations

US to seek Europe's views on Ukraine settlement plan — report

Kellogg said he would unveil elements of the peace plan at the Munich Security Conference in Germany this weekend, according to the newspaper

Russia can defend peace based on legal results of WWII — Lavrov

Russia will "boost multifaceted cooperation with all sensible partners," the minister noted

Businessman Chichvarkin accused of participating in activities of undesirable organization

According to social media, the protocol is linked with the activities of the Russian Anti-War Committee, which was recognized as an undesired organization at the request from a prosecutor’s office

Hungarian senior diplomat to have heart-to-heart with Kiev over subversive actions

Levente Magyar noted that Hungary’s international credibility was at stake, adding that "it is in Hungary's interest to maintain good relations with Ukraine"

IN BRIEF: What we know about last night’s Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

A production facility in Saratov was damaged as a result of a drone attack, Governor Roman Busargin said

India’s HAL hopes for cooperation with Russia on Su-57 jet — source

The Su-57E multirole fighter jet performed a training flight at Aero India 2025 on Monday

Trump’s plan for Ukraine not yet ready — source

Munich Security Conference Chairman Christoph Heusgen said earlier that his wish was that the forum would outline a plan for settling the conflict in Ukraine

Significant progress in Ukrainian peace talks achieved, Trump says

The US leader was asked whether he could bring both sides of the conflict to the negotiating table

Ukrainian army hits DPR occupied areas, accusing Russian military of strikes — expert

Andrey Marochko noted that a similar Ukrainian provocation was also recorded in the Krasnoarmeysk direction

Russian economy in 2024 not only survived, but showed high resilience — Deputy PM Novak

Alexander Novak also said that Russia is now in a period of "controlled economic cooling"

EU regulation allowing insect powder to be added to food products takes effect

Manufacturers will be required to indicate the insect powder on the ingredient list of any products they sell

Gas reserves in UGS facilities down below 50% in Germany, at 30% in France

Those remaining on the list of top five countries in terms of the volume of gas storage capacity also actively consume the accumulated fuel as Austrian UGS facilities are 59.17% full

Foundation run by Keith Kellogg’s daughter delivers aid to Ukraine — WP

According to the report, the R.T. Weatherman Foundation has been active in Ukraine since the very start of the conflict

Kiev steps up terror attacks, acts of sabotage to intimidate Russians — FSB chief

Alexander Bortnikov noted that the Kiev regime has no qualms about committing terrorist acts, nor is it above targeting mass gatherings

Shacman suspends sales of Cat N3G Type SX3258 trucks in Russia

Eighteen different modifications of the Cat N3G vehicle have been taken off the market, the company noted

Russia ready to continue providing necessary assistance to Syrians — MFA

The Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov recalled that relations between the countries have always been friendly

Large part of Ukraine seeks to become Russia or has already joined it — Kremlin

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said in an interview that "Ukraine may be Russian one day"

US ambassador to Moscow arrives at Foreign Ministry building — source

Earlier, reports about a visit to Russia by US President Donald Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Whitkoff, appeared on social networks

West continues flooding Kiev regime with arms despite potential talks — Russian diplomat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin noted that Moscow observed this fact and took it into account in its policy

Preparations underway for visits by Xi to Moscow, by Putin to Beijing — Kremlin

The leaders' visits are being arranged to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in World War II

Russia sees US readiness for dialogue, but no real proposals — lawmaker

In Leonid Slutsky words, unlike his predecessor Joe Biden, US President Donald Trump "is keeping the window of opportunity for talks with Russia open"

Polish mercenaries in Sudzha, Kursk Region, abused civilians, local resident says

According to the woman, currently there is no way to communicate with those who stayed in Sudzha

French SCALP missile deactivated and destroyed in Kursk Region

Before deactivating and destroying the missile, the sappers surveyed the area with the use of drones to ensure that there was no one in the vicinity, the Russian Emergencies Ministry reported

Mineral resources extraction in Ukraine requires substantial investments — expert

Rare-earth metals are indeed found in Ukraine and have been mined since the 1970s, Alexander Dudchak said

Sending 40,000 troops to Ukraine to become Europe's elusive goal — newspaper

At the same time, according to Lawrence Freedman, emeritus professor of war studies at King’s College London, "a real deterrent force would typically require well over 100,000 troops assigned to the mission for regular rotations and emergencies"

Trump says Ukraine may one day become part of Russia

US President added that he had warned Kiev that the US "can’t continue to pay this money" like it had previously done

New Russian engine competes with western analogues

The UEC plans to cooperate in the development of the engine with Indian colleagues, Deputy CEO for sales and services Alexey Nesterenko added

Russian paratroopers evacuate civilians from Kursk Region’s Nikolayevo-Daryino

She specified that she was shot from a tank when she went upstairs to get food

Russian forces pound Ukrainian military airfields over past day — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 525 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day

Ukrainian settlement to be Munich conference’s key topic – US diplomat

The Munich Conference was founded in 1962 by German publisher Ewald von Kleist as a meeting of representatives of defense agencies of NATO member countries

Russian regulator suspends type approval for Shacman SX3258 trucks

The watchdog issued a series of improvement notices to a representative of the Shacman automobile plant

US propaganda media not going anywhere, despite Musk's criticism — Russian diplomat

According to Maria Zakharova, the United States will not get rid of its "propaganda resources," instead "only adjusting them to new realities"

Ukrainian legislator explains Kiev regime’s 'sell-steal-resell' swindling scheme

According to the statement, "the official reason will be that a deal was made with the United States, but the underlying motive is the redistribution of assets, cloaked as 'strategic necessity'"

Israel should compensate all losses to Palestine, says Turkish president

"A comprehensive settlement implies Palestine establishing its autonomous, sovereign and geographically integrated State of Palestine based on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital," Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed

No shift in US policy on Ukraine — senior Russian diplomat

The situation on the ground is changing and this cannot be ignored, Sergey Ryabkov said

IN BRIEF: What is known about explosions, blackouts in Ukraine

Blasts were reported in the Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk, Nikolayev, Cherkassy, Poltava, Kiev and Sumy regions, as well as in Sumy and Poltava

Russia to review int'l obligations should discriminatory practices continue — Lavrov

According to the top Russian diplomat, the West is using international organizations as an instrument of hybrid war in its striving for imperial dominance whereas any efforts to reform global governance institutions, which were established after Western models, are being blocked

Finnish Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador over alleged airspace intrusion

According to the Yle news website, the Finnish Defense Ministry previously said a Russian plane is suspected of violating the country's airspace

UK sanctions six individuals, two companies linked to Russia — document

According to the list published on the website of the UK Foreign Office, London suspects the Russian company Zservers of being involved in "facilitating crippling ransomware attacks globally"

Kremlin spokesman refuses to comment on speculations of Russia visit by Trump’s envoy

Dmitry Peskov noted that communication between the two countries’ agencies "has indeed increased"

FPV drones destroy two Ukrainian armored personnel carriers in Kharkov Region

The ministry also released footage showing the drone flying inside the hangar, as well as images of the explosion of the structure captured by another drone

The Netherlands panic-stricken over Trump's plans for Ukraine — Russian ambassador

Earlier, Trump expressed his hope that agreements on solving the Ukraine crisis will be reached "in the not too distant future"

Trump’s steel duties to cost Ukraine $125.6 mln

The largest exports are steel billets and rolled products, while the share of aluminum is negligible

Israeli ambassador leaves Russian Foreign Ministry

According to TASS’ sources, the diplomat held a meeting with the Russian side

West connived to kill Russian tourism in Turkey — envoy

Alexey Yerkhov noted that threats by Western representatives were related to the leased aircraft manufactured in the West and some inspections that were supposed to verify where spare parts for these planes went and how they were being used

Kremlin silent on whether US suggests ideas for resolution in Ukraine

Over recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his willingness and readiness to hold a conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

Hamas sees possibility of releasing refugees in time

The delay "sends a warning" to Israel, to make sure that it "follows all provisions of the deal," the Palestinian movement said

Russian bomb expert describes Ugledar tunnels as grave for numerous Ukrainian troops

It is reported that the tunnels created a wide network covered by buildings

New Ukrainian settlement process not to be continuation of Minsk-2 format — diplomat

According to Boris Gryzlov, the events that followed the collapse of the Minsk process have led to a dramatic escalation far beyond the conflict zone and pushed to the surface "critical problems in the sphere of international security, strategic stability and arms control"

Zelensky’s refusal to fulfill Trump’s demands to lead Kiev to disaster — lawmaker

The politician expects Washington to insist that Ukraine’s parliament revoke a decree banning talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and demand that a negotiating team be formed to develop a plan to resolve the crisis based on instructions from the Rada speaker

US to go bust if it keeps spending like ‘drunken sailor’ — Musk

"That does mean a lot of grifters will lose their grift and complain loudly about it," Musk continued

Innovative new drone system undergoes trials in Donetsk People’s Republic

The drone can cover a distance of up to 15 km and strike light armored vehicles, manpower and fortifications. It is compatible with RPG-7 and SPG-9 rounds

Romanian president announces resignation on February 12

Klaus Iohannis foresees a division in Romanian society, while no foreign nation will understand why this step is being taken if preparations for the presidential elections are already underway

Compromises in conflict to split Ukrainian society — Kiev mayor

In the worst case, Ukraine will found itself on the verge of a deadly internal conflict, Vitaly Klichko warned

Ukrainian counterattack in DPR fails, republic’s head says

"Practically along the entire frontline we are observing a consistent advance by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation," Denis Pushilin stressed

Russia expands Su-57 production capacity

Su-57 integration with unmanned aerial vehicles will be the central element of future combat systems, CEO of the United Aircraft Corporation Vadim Badekha said

Works to dismantle signs from Russian House in Baku underway

So far, only the sign in Russian has been removed

Iran orbited ten satellites in past years — diplomat

In his words, Iran has around 10,000 high-tech companies

US refrained from F-35, F16 flights at Indian show because of Su-57 — diplomat

Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57E fighter jets will for the first time be showcased at the Aero India international show

Musk claims US Treasury annually pays $100 bln to unidentified individuals

He noted that the DOGE team and the US Department of the Treasury had agreed to require "that all outgoing government payments have a payment categorization code, which is necessary in order to pass financial audits"

Russia’s Su-57E fighter jet steals the show at Aero India

At least a hundred journalists from Russian and foreign media outlets were present at the outdoor exhibition site featuring the Russian plane

Overall military exports to Ukraine worth 14.8 bln euro approved by Scholz cabinet

Germany is the second largest weapons supplier to Ukraine after the United States

Russian troops liberate Yasenovoye community in Donbass region over past day

Russian troops delivered an overnight strike by precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), hitting energy sites of Ukraine’s military-industrial sector over the past 24 hours, the ministry reported

Ukrainian army selling US weapons to Mexican cartels, Tucker Carlson says

Earlier, Carlson said that "the Ukrainian military is selling about half of the arms they get from the United States into international black markets

Design, maneuverability of Su-57E impress visitors at Aero India 2025

The Su-57E multirole fighter jet performed its maiden flight at Aero India 2025 on Monday, soaring for approximately ten minutes

Russia tests drones for interaction with Su-57 jet

According to UAC CEO Vadim Badekha, the open architecture of the Su-57 onboard equipment and high-speed communication lines provide for an effective interaction with drones of various classes

Russia ready for talks on Ukraine that would secure its legitimate interests — Lavrov

"As President Vladimir Putin has said many times, Russia is ready for negotiations, in the course of which our legitimate national interests should be ensured," he said

Russia, Qatar to hold commission meeting in Doha in March — Russian MFA

According to Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, "the high quality of Russian-Qatari ties is reflected in the trust-based political dialogue at top level"