MOSCOW, January 21. /TASS/. The Russian stock market accelerates during the main trading session of the Moscow Exchange amid statements made by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

The MOEX Russia Index gained 1.21% to 2,771.17 points. The RTS Index surged by 1.2% to 1,121.72 points.

Witkoff said earlier in the interview with CNBC that he expects a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.