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Russian stock indices in the red on Wednesday — market data

The yuan added ten kopecks to reach 11.27 rubles

MOSCOW, March 4. /TASS/. Russian stock indices ended the trading session on Wednesday with downward dynamics, according to market data.

The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index lost 0.54% to 2,809.78 points. The dollar-denominated RTS Index plunged by 0.79% to 1,137.7 points. The yuan added ten kopecks to reach 11.27 rubles.

Maersk suspends cargo booking to certain Middle East countries

Exceptions will be made for critical foodstuff, medicine and other essential goods, the Denmark-based shipping company said

Bank of Russia will challenge any unauthorized use of its assets frozen abroad

The regulator stressed that the solutions proposed by the European Commission where Bank of Russia assets may be used directly or indirectly or any other forms of unauthorized use of Bank of Russia assets are unlawful and contradict international law, including in respect of immunity of sovereign assets

CPC pumps oil, passes by halted pump station

Feedstock shipments for exports at the Marine Terminal continue normally, the company said

Iran denies information about alleged readiness to discuss ceasefire

The official stressed that Iran would "continue without hesitation" to respond to strikes by the Israeli and US armed forces

Refusal to negotiate, readiness for endless war — statements from Iranian representatives

Iran’s ambassador to Uzbekistan Mohammad Ali Eskandari opined that Turkey and Qatar would be the next victims of Israel and the US after Iran

Chasov Yar liberation to enable Russian troops to advance in three directions — expert

The nearest agglomeration - Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka and Konstantinovka - is well fortified and holds significance for Ukrainian militants

Russia’s ZALA latest drones tested in extreme Antarctic conditions

ZALA drones are Russia’s sole unmanned aerial vehicles that fly both in the northern and southern poles

Iran permitted two ships of friendly countries to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran hit more than ten ships, including tankers, in the Strait of Hormuz since the moment when the US and Israel attacked it on February 28

Press review: Iran missile risks may expand conflict and US eyes regime change in Cuba

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 4th

State Duma to debate draft law on released premium rates for small business in autumn session - Medvedev

From 2005 the government started an active campaign to subsidise development programmes of small- and medium-size business

Moldova not ready to stop purchasing Russian gas, delivered via Ukraine — president

The president urged the parties, elected to Moldova’s new parliament, to finally agree on a new government and start discussing the issue

Impact on GDP and $779 mln in one day - what we know about cost of Iran attack for US

According to Anadolu, the largest expense during the first day was the launch of Tomahawk missiles

Russia to take EU militarization into account in upgrading all types of weapons — diplomat

According to Maria Zakharova, the EU is currently undergoing a transformation into "an aggressive, intractable, conflict-minded, impoverished, and self-defeating international player"

Ukrainian attack against Russian gas carrier is terrorist act — Putin

It is not the first time already when we face things of such kind, Russian President said

Drone strikes bridge linking Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

The United States could have used this transportation link to evacuate its military personnel, the news agency said

Russia and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $2 billion in technology projects

The two parties increase investments in projects on creation and introduction of modern technologies

Russian special services have data about Kiev plotting to sabotage gas pipelines — Putin

Moscow has shared this information with Ankara, the Russian leader stated

Bahraini aluminum producer goes to force majeure — Reuters

The Alba plant in Bahrain is one of the largest aluminum producers

Russia, Belarus to hold joint Air Force and air defense drills on March 16-18

The joint exercise will practice the issues of "planning the employment of the Air Force and air defense troops in a defensive operation of the regional grouping of forces and also the joint use of the Air Force and air defense troops of the Republic of Belarus and Russia’s Aerospace Force

Oil price possibly reaching $200, declining stocks: situation in economy

The price of futures contracts of Brent crude oil has exceeded $85 per barrel for the first time since mid-2024

Zelensky sees no signals from US for new round of negotiations on Ukraine

On Monday, Zelensky said the new round of talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine scheduled for March 5-6 has not yet been canceled

VEB Group pours $90 mln into MC-21 aircraft project

Part of this sum came as a prepayment for future planes

Russian gas carrier attacked in Mediterranean Sea by Ukrainian unmanned boats

All 30 crew members were rescued

FACTBOX: What we know about attack on Russian gas carrier in Mediterranean Sea

The Transport Ministry described the attack as an act of international terrorism and maritime piracy

Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia to ratify EaEU treaty this autumn

Casualties from Iranian attacks on UAE up to 78 — Defense Ministry

No Russians were hurt

Iranian forces claim responsibility for attack on Ben Gurion Airport — press release

The IRGC also reported having hit the Israeli Defense Ministry building

IN BRIEF: On current issues Putin and Orban discussed by phone

In a conversation with the Hungarian PM, the Russian leader emphasized Hungary's sovereign course and principled position in support of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Ukraine

Russian Sports Minister confirms he may return as FISU president

On December 18, a source told TASS that Matytsin put FISU vice-president Leonz Eder in charge, but retained the right to return to his duties as FISU head without any additional decisions from the organization

At least 78 injured in strike on Iranian frigate off Sri Lanka — Reuters

According to the agency, another 101 people are believed to be missing

Russia’s proposed moratorium on missile deployment ‘not a credible offer,’ says NATO

Reports emerged that Vladimir Putin had sent a proposal to the leaders of several states, including NATO, to introduce a moratorium on ntermediate-and shorter-range missile deployment in some regions

TASS gets international award for its project on Napoleon's Russian campaign

Russia’s news agency TASS received the Kantar Information is Beautiful Awards

Chukavin rifle accepted into service by Russian Interior Ministry — Kalashnikov Group

"The SVCh is designed to engage enemy personnel, equipment, and unarmored vehicles at ranges of up to 1,000 meters," the company stated

Russian missile cruiser makes call at port of Algiers in long-distance deployment

The visit will last several days

Russian forces destroy 20 pieces of Ukrainian equipment on right bank of Dnieper over week

"Over the past week, [the Russian] artillery and attack drones destroyed and put out of action about 20 units of various military equipment and a large number of Ukrainian personnel stationed on the right bank of the Dnieper River," the ministry said

A strike on Bushehr NPP would cause a regional-scale disaster — Rosatom CEO

According to Alexey Likhachev, the company lost contact with the leadership of Iran's entire nuclear industry

IN BRIEF: Rosatom Chief’s statements on situation around Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant

Work at the Bushehr NPP construction site has been completely suspended

Bank of Russia estimates inflation to be 5.6% at 2025 year-end

The regulator expects inflation to return to 4% in terms of its stable components in the second half of 2026

Gazprom plans investing 100 billion rubles in Kyrgyzstan gas projects - Putin

Russia’s President pointed to the growing cooperation between Russia and Kyrgyzstan in other spheres

Inflation situation developing better than projected — Putin

"This has already allowed starting a cautious easing of the monetary policy," the Russian president said

North Korea unveils new tank — news agency

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Defense Minister Kang Sun Nam and Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People’s Army Ri Yong Gil attended the event

New targeting system to double range of Russia's Pantsir air defense system

The range of fire of the current system Pantsir-S1 is about 20 kilometers, while the next generation, Pantsir-SM can hit targets 40 kilometers away

Russian authorities daily step up country’s positions in spite of West’s pressure — Lavrov

According to Russian Foreign Minister, "all the countries that experience the negative effect of the selfish policy carried out by the United States and its satellites have an objective need to reconfigure their economic relations"

Putin to instruct Cabinet to consider refocusing to more beneficial gas markets

I will certainly instruct the government to explore this matter together with our companies, Russian President said

Chaos in Middle East, nuclear arms race provocation: Russian MFA’s statements

Maria Zakharova emphasized that the crisis in the Middle East "has no military solution"

Nearly all neo-Nazis’ defenses around Mariupol eliminated, Russian military reports

The successful operation to unblock the city has allowed for opening humanitarian corridors starting from 15:00 and beginning the mass evacuation of civilians who have for a long time been kept hostage by the neo-Nazis

New Opportunities in a New World to be key SPIEF 2022 topic

Global challenges set new rules, Anton Kobyakov, the aide to the Russian President, noted

Russia and India to expand cooperation in seaborne oil deliveries

"In order to enhance the reliability of shipments, we are developing a Russian-Indian intergovernmental agreement to broaden cooperation in the seaborne delivery of oil and petroleum products," Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said

RZB chief dismisses reports about withdrawal from Eastern Europe

The company sees the markets of Russia, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic as the most promising

Russia unaware of alleged transfer of Ukraine's settlement 'conditions' to US — Zakharova

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said that Russia and Ukraine agreed that each side would exchange relevant documents directly and discuss them at the next round

Russia can leave EU gas market earlier — Putin

Other markets now open, President said

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,290 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

European Alliance of News Agencies meets in conference in Madrid

Issues of the role of news agencies in the media space and the role of electronic mass media, the importance of the development of computer social websites and multimedia information systems are on the conference's agenda

Russian Security Council blames London for escalation between Pakistan, Afghanistan

The Security Council is concerned about the situation and has called for conflicts to be settled peacefully

Pentagon admits unable to intercept all Iranian drones — CNN

According to the report, during a closed-door briefing, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine acknowledged that drones pose a much bigger problem than previously thought

Rosatom CEO says personal efforts from Putin, Erdogan keep Akkuyu NPP project on track

The project has not stopped for a minute, Alexey Likhachev noted

Iran can wage war with drones almost indefinitely — expert

Dmitry Kuzyakin believes that today only Russia, Ukraine, and Iran have mastered the art of warfare under the new rules

Russian troops strike Ukrainian long-range UAV launch sites over past day

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,150 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

UK medical contingents in Ukraine to be considered targets by Russian forces — diplomat

On February 24, Daily Express reported information about the presence of military medical specialists, including surgeons, physiotherapists, and nurses from the United Kingdom in Ukraine

Top Russian diplomat arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

Sergey Lavrov will take part in several bilateral and multilateral high-level meetings

US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln moved away from Iran after strike — IRGC

The US Central Command reported that the carrier came under fire but was not hit

Russian, Belarusian Su-30SM fighters perform joint air patrol over Belarus’s state border

As it was reported, a mixed tactical group comprising Su-30SM multirole fighters of Belarus and Russia conducted an air patrol along the state border of Belarus on Thursday

Lavrov, Prime Minister of Sudan discuss military-political crisis in republic

The Russian side emphasized the need for a swift end to the armed conflict and the launch of the post-conflict reconstruction process

Yemeni Houthis ready for military action against Israel in defense of Iran — Russian MFA

Maria Zakharova underscored the clear risk of the conflict spreading further, warning that "the ongoing US and Israeli aggression against Iran could trigger a broader armed confrontation across the Middle East"

Russian Parliament to vote on online fake news bill

Under the bill violations of the ban will be interpreted as administrative offenses punishable with fines under the Code of Administrative Offenses

Gas prices in Europe spiked due to more solvent customers — Putin

The main suppliers of gas did not reduce their volumes, the president noted

Iran;s cabinet developed plan for wartime governance in advance — agency

According to the publication, the plan was personally approved by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who granted all departments the necessary powers for the new realities

FACTBOX: What is known about tankers’ situation after closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Ten oil tankers attempting to pass the strait have already been struck by missiles and drones

Police, FBI look for shooter or shooters at Brown University — mayor

According to Brett Smiley, local police officers and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation are "currently in close coordination"

Zelensky uses lives of Ukrainians as bargaining chip with Western countries — lawmaker

Alexander Dubinsky called Vladimir Zelensky "the greatest perpetrator of genocide against his own people"

Moscow interested in helping normalize situation in Sudan — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister said Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Deputy Chairman Malik Agar's arrival in Moscow was "very timely"

Russia to work with reliable counterparties in energy supplies

Russia has always been and remains a reliable supplier of energy resources, President said

Putin says Russia exports weapons to several dozen African countries

The president said that part of such supplies were being provided "on a gratuitous basis"

IOC should clarify its stance on suspension of Russian athletes — presidential spokesman

The IOC announced on Tuesday that sports must remain a unifying force in a world shaken by conflicts, divisions and tragedies

Situation at Chernobyl NPP under joint control — Russian diplomat

According to Maria Zakharova, the Zaporozhye nuclear plant is also operating routinely and the situation in Energograd if calm

Cargo ship hit by missiles near Strait of Hormuz — news agency

The cargo crew comprising 24 people was evacuated

New Middle East war more dangerous than nuclear war — analyst

According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, the world is witnessing the beginning of the end of the old paradigm of warfare

Russian stocks move to negative territory during main trading session

The yuan exchange rate was also down at 11,251 rubles

Idlib settlement can be achieved on southern de-escalation zone pattern — diplomat

The situation in Idlib is very difficult, it has the biggest concentration of militants and terrorists, Russian Ambassador in Damascus Alexander Kinshchak said

OSCE institutions 'deathly silent' about Kiev’s crimes — Lavrov

"Since 2017, this regime has enacted a series of laws aimed at eradicating the Russian language in all areas - education, media, culture, and the arts," the Russian foreign minister stressed

Russian Central Bank prepares bill to create SWIFT analog in Russia

Central Bank First Deputy Chairman Georgy Luntovsky said in July that SWIFT was discussing a possibility with the Russian regulator to establish an operational center in Russia

US has no problems with Russia and China stemming from Iran war, says Pentagon chief

According to Pete Hegseth, he has no message for Russia and China on this issue

Russian stock indices in the red on Wednesday — market data

The yuan added ten kopecks to reach 11.27 rubles

Wildfires in Siberia destroy 65 buildings, including 33 residential houses

To combat the emergency, additional rescue teams from Tuva and Kuzbass have been deployed to Khakassia

Kiev launched nearly 30 strike UAVs on Crimea during truce, all of them downed — expert

The number of UAVs launched by the Ukrainian military against Crimea alone during the Easter truce is evidence that Kiev will "continue reinforcing its UAV grouping as it considers it to be the most promising," Vitaly Kiselyov said

Iran confirms damage to nuclear sites after US strikes

Iranian Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami noted that Tehran has the ability to repair the damage thanks to accumulated experience

US not to limit itself to desire to rule Venezuela, Cuba and Iran — Lavrov

The minister believes that what is happening in the world now is "a reflection of profound changes and underlying problems in world politics and the global economy

Potential successor to Khamenei, situation at US bases: Middle East conflict

Iran damaged communications and radar equipment on at least seven US military facilities in the Middle East during the first three days of hostilities

Number of Russian tourists visiting Georgia grows by 50%

Russia rejects West’s attempt to deny its plans to provide Ukraine with nukes — diplomat

According to Maria Zakharova, London and Paris "have the capability, incentive and means to commit the indicated international law crime"

Maersk suspends cargo booking to certain Middle East countries

Exceptions will be made for critical foodstuff, medicine and other essential goods, the Denmark-based shipping company said

Slovakia halts electricity transmission to Ukraine — TV

Slovakia halted electricity supplies to Ukraine in response to it blocking the transit Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline across its territory

No topic off-limits for Modi’s upcoming talks with Putin — Kremlin

As Dmitry Peskov noted, Moscow and New Delhi have "mutual political will" to develop cooperation in a variety of areas

US destroys over 20 Iranian vessels — Pentagon

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine reported that Iran's major naval presence in the theater was neutralized

IN BRIEF: On situation around Druzhba oil pipeline

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the EC is pressuring Ukraine to resume supplies

Putin holds Kremlin meeting with Hungary’s top diplomat

Peter Szijjarto has already met with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Revenues from sales of Venezuelan oil will reach $2 bln by end of February — Reuters

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that Venezuelan hydrocarbons were sold to consumers in Asia and Europe

Airlines carry almost 6,000 passengers from Middle East to Russia on March 2, 3

The plan is to bring another 7,100 people on 34 flights on March 4

UN committee points out numerous human rights issues in US – Russian Foreign Ministry

The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the Human Rights Committee has once again “debunked the myth of the infallible reputation” of the United States

Iran strikes IDF General Staff building three times — advisor to IRGC commander

An attack was also made on one of the offices of Prime Minister of the Jewish state, Benjamin Netanyahu

World's largest aluminium producer predicts deficit in aluminum market in 2016 — CEO

In 2015, global demand for aluminum grew by 5.6%