Russia has become the second largest supplier of goods to India
In the first quarter of 2023, India imported $15.5 billion worth of goods from Russia, the first time made the country second largest supplier after China.
Package tours with flights to Georgia may appear in the next 2 weeks
Package tours with flights from Russia to Georgia can appear already in the next two weeks, according to tour operators. However, for now, representatives of the tourism industry are more likely to take a wait-and-see position, since the schedule of direct flights has yet to be formed.
Russia has increased investments in US government securities
In March investment volume Russia in US government bonds rose to $77 million from $75 million in February. At the same time, the share of long-term bonds reached $68 million, and short-term bonds – $9 million.
Kazakhstan, Russia and China preliminarily determined the route of the future gas pipeline
Kazakh Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev said on May 16 that the issue of building a gas pipeline from Russia through the northern regions of Kazakhstan to China is being discussed. Parties tentatively determined his route.
FSB wants to allow searches without a court order
The document clarifies that conducting a search without a court decision limits the constitutional right of Russians to the inviolability of their home, but in some cases it can be allowed. In particular, we are talking about the circumstances without delaywhich “may lead to the commission of a serious or especially serious crime.”
The Russian Armed Forces destroyed the American Patriot air defense system with a “Dagger” in Kyiv
By a blow of a hypersonic missile “Dagger” Russian troops hit American anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) Patriot.
The State Duma denounced the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
State Duma adopted a law on the denunciation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). Leonid Slutsky, head of the State Duma committee on international affairs, said that the final withdrawal from the CFE Treaty and its denunciation “fully meet the national interests of ensuring Russia’s security.”
The State Duma said that the Russians called up for military training will not fall into the NVO zone
Russians called up for military training, who are in reserve, will not fall to the special operation area.
The Council of the European Union agreed on the rules for tracking crypto assets
The Council of the European Union (CE) on May 16 agreed on common rules for crypto asset markets. Thus, the EU authorities create a legal framework for crypto assets, issuers of crypto assets, as well as service providers in this area, said in a statement advice.
The working group on special operation issues has developed a form of a social passport for a participant in the SVO
The working group on issues of a special military operation has developed a form of a social passport for a member of the SVO. Document will be collected up-to-date information about the needs of the fighter’s family.
The Duma approved the draft on the unclaimed appointment of certain types of pensions
The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted in the second reading law Project on the unclaimed appointment of insurance and social pensions in the event of loss of a breadwinner, as well as a social pension for children whose both parents are unknown.
Ukraine officially joined the NATO Cyber Center
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported on May 16 that the country officially entered to the cyber center of the NATO military-political bloc. The main objective of the center is to expand cooperation and improve the exchange of information between the member states of the alliance and their partners in the field of cyber defense.
In the Kurgan region, the emergency regimes imposed due to fires were canceled
In forests and on the territory of settlements of the Kurgan region were canceled emergency regimes introduced due to natural fires. The relevant resolution has already been signed by the governor.
Rosobrnadzor approved the updated rules for conducting exams
The press service of Rosobrnadzor added that changes are directed to respect the rights of GIA participants and increase the objectivity of exams.
The head of Ukrainian intelligence acknowledged the involvement of Kyiv in the attacks against famous Russians
The head of military intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, announced the involvement of Kyiv in terrorist attacks against prominent Russians. Commenting on the possible involvement in the terrorist attack against the writer Zakhar Prilepin, Budanov refused “become personal”.
