Dwell updates: Russia’s conflict in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his authorities is constant to implement measures to sort out the sanctions imposed on Moscow by “unfriendly nations.”

“The federal government of Russia is taking immediate selections to make sure secure functioning of the market and monetary sector,” he instructed the Eurasian leaders throughout a digital assembly of the Supreme Eurasian Financial Council on Friday. “We’re engaged on growing entry to finance, to help working capital and liquidity.” 

Russia had begun asking nations to pay for oil and fuel shipments in rubles, however Putin says that coverage can be reversed for some companions.

“We’re extending the observe of funds within the nationwide currencies for these nations which have confirmed themselves as dependable companions for Russia,” he stated. 

The Russian president went on to deal with the problem of meals insecurity, which has come to the fore as a result of Russia invaded Ukraine, one of many Europe’s largest grain producers. 

“Russia and different members of our group are behaving most responsibly,” he stated, including that Eurasian nations had been totally self-sufficient when it got here to those merchandise. 

Putin went on to say that curiosity within the Eurasian Financial Union was on the rise “regardless of the advanced worldwide scenario, unleashed by the so-called collective West, with its confrontation.”

“To Russia, deepening relations with all Eurasian companions is essential,” he stated. 

The Supreme Eurasian Financial Council assembly came about on the second day of the Eurasian Financial Union (EAEU) discussion board held in Kyrgyzstan.