Russia – Page 7080 – Prologue Journal

Bank of Russia does not expect double-digit inflation this year

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Central Bank lowered the annual inflation outlook for Russia to 4.5-6.5% in 2023 in its updated midterm forecast https://tass.com/economy/1611263

No evidence of arson at Russian Center in Nicosia — police

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “At this point, based on the information we have and witnesses’ reports, no evidence has been found to indicate a criminal offense,” police spokesman Christos Andreou said https://tass.com/world/1611261

Russia ready to help Uzbekistan join WTO — minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Uzbekistan began the process of joining the WTO in 1994, when it was granted observer status in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade https://tass.com/economy/1611259

Tensions in Caucasus remain due to Armenia-Azerbaijan disputes — CSTO Secretary General

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Imangali Tasmagambetov also noted a growing threat of extremist ideology and terrorist groups’ penetration into the territory of CSTO member-states in the Central Asian region https://tass.com/world/1611257

Kremlin reiterates lack of progress in implementation of Russia-related part of grain deal

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin received a message from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, which was conveyed through Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov https://tass.com/politics/1611255

Putin Authorizes Deportations of Ukrainians From Occupied Areas

Moscow Times Starting July 1, 2024, Ukrainian nationals who opt out of Russian citizenship will be deported as foreign citizens. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/28/putin-authorizes-deportations-of-ukrainians-from-occupied-areas-a80982

Hainan’s Yangpu port continues to attract investors — media

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to China News Service, five Chinese shipping companies signed investment cooperation agreements with Yangpu in the second half of April https://tass.com/economy/1611275

Two civilians killed in car bombing in Belgorod Region — governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, a task force is working at the site, and further information about the incident is being clarified https://tass.com/emergencies/1611251

Uzbekistan to get supplies of Russian gas via Middle Asia-Center pipeline

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the stakeholders are currently calculating the cost of building the compressor stations required for the reverse flow of gas https://tass.com/economy/1611249

CSTO forces could include aircraft — joint staff chief

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Anatoly Sidorov noted that in order to ensure “an adequate and effective response to modern challenges and threats, work is underway to incorporate new troop compositions” https://tass.com/defense/1611247