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Central Bank of Russia's signal not a commitment, but there is now more confidence in possibility of rate cuts at upcoming meetings - Nabiullina

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - The Central Bank of Russia's signal is not a firm commitment, but there is now more confidence in the possibility of cutting the key rate at upcoming meetings, CBR Governor ...
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Terminated contracts make up stable share of housing purchases by installments, no more than 5% - CBR

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - The share of terminated contracts in housing purchasing by instalments is no more than 5%, and the Central Bank of Russia will monitor the situation, CBR Governor Elvira ...
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Russian Econ Ministry sees 'significant' potential for further key rate reduction

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - Consumer activity in Russia slowed in January and inflation expectations remained flat, so there is still "significant" potential for further key rate reduction, the ...
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EDB, Eurasian Bank provide $180 mln for modernization, expansion of Kazakhstan's Ust-Kamenogorsk power plant

ASTANA. Feb 13 (Interfax) - The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Eurasian Bank JSC have provided long-term financing totaling $180 million for the modernization of the Ust-Kamenogorsk Combined Heat ...
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EU allows poultry meat supplies from entire territory of Moldova

CHISINAU. Feb 13 (Interfax) - The European Commission has authorized Moldova to export fresh and processed poultry meat to the European market from the entire territory of the country, the Moldovan ...
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Russia achieves self-sufficiency in potatoes in 2025, indicator for food security doctrine exceeded - Agriculture Ministry

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - Russia achieved self-sufficiency in potatoes from its own harvest at 97.9% in 2025, with the indicator for the food security doctrine at 95%, the Agriculture Ministry ...
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Gazprom extends contract with Alexei Miller to lead company for five more years

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - Gazprom's board of directors has re-elected Alexei Miller as CEO as his current management term comes to an end, the issuer reported. His new contract will start on May 31, ...
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Citigroup's Russian subsidiary to change name to RenCap Bank

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - Citigroup's Russian subsidiary, Citibank, will change its name to RenCap Bank following closure of a deal for Renaissance Capital-Financial Consultant to buy it, Citibank ...
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Next round of Ukraine settlement talks due in Geneva on Feb 17-18 - Peskov

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - The next round of Russian-U.S.-Ukrainian talks will take place in Geneva, and presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will head the Russian delegation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry ...
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Central Bank of Russia raises 2026 inflation forecast to 4.5%-5.5%

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - The Central Bank of Russia has raised its inflation forecast for 2026 from 4%-5% to 4.5%-5.5%, according to a press release issued by the regulator following the meeting of ...
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Former VSK Insurance House senior manager Olga Sorokina appointed CEO at VTB Mobile

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - Olga Sorokina, former deputy general director for business development at VSK Insurance House, was appointed CEO at VTB's VTB Mobile LLC on February 12, replacing former ...
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Central Bank again lowers key rate, by 50 bps to 15.5%

MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - The Central Bank of Russia's board of directors decided at its Friday meeting to lower the key rate for the sixth time in a row, again by 50 basis points, to 15.5% per ...