Apple's departure from Russia, Trillion from the FNB to buy Russian promotions and negotiations in question The sixth day of the “military operation” in Ukraine was accompanied by blows next to the TV TV in Kyiv and the active shelling of Kharkov. One of the main questions now is whether the new round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations will be held on March 2 and whether the parties will be able to agree on anything. Meanwhile, foreign companies continue to leave Russia.

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin instructed the Ministry of Finance in 2022 to allocate 1 trillion rubles from the National Wealth Fund (NWF) to purchase shares of Russian issuers on terms determined by the Ministry of Finance, follows from the government order dated February 26 . The Ministry of Finance has the right to involve VEB.RF and specialized financial organizations.

Raiffeisenbank (Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International, RBI) is considering pulling out of Russia, told Reuters. two people familiar with the situation The decision, as a result of which the bank will leave both Russia and Ukraine, is not inevitable, one of the interlocutors of the publication noted, but it can be taken if businesses in these countries need additional funds or capital. A second source said that RBI may leave Russia and Ukraine, transferring ownership to another organization.

The founder of Alfa Group, Mikhail Fridman, who fell under the sanctions, is leaving the board of directors of the telecommunications giant Veon. Friedman's resignation was announced by the holding company itself. The decision came into force on February 28. On the eve of the European Union has introduced another package of sanctions against Russia.

The ban on flights to 11 airports in the central part and south of Russia has been extended until March 8, the Federal Air Transport Agency said . It was introduced on 24 February and was due to be removed on 2 March. “The regime of temporary restriction of flights to Russian airports in the south and central part of Russia has been extended until March 8, 2022, 3.45 a.m. Moscow time,” the Federal Air Transport Agency said in a statement.

The Federal Air Transport Agency gave advice on returning to Russia against the backdrop of the closure of airspace by Western countries. Tourists who remain abroad are advised to look for "alternative routes" and travel home on their own rather than waiting for humanitarian flights, which will require time and resources.

The ruble after the opening of trading at 10:00 Moscow time began to actively strengthen, according to the data of the Moscow Exchange. At the moment, the dollar exchange rate fell below 90 rubles - to the mark of 89 rubles, and the euro - to 100 rubles. As of 10:51 Moscow time, the dollar exchange rate falls by 3.1 rubles to 91.5 rubles. The euro exchange rate falls by 3.65 rubles to 102.34 rubles.

Japan imposed sanctions on 49 Russian organizations, as well as six individuals and three banks due to the situation in Ukraine, according to the website of the country's Foreign Ministry. Since March 31, the assets of six individuals and three banks have been frozen.

Oil, which the Russian authorities are counting on foreign exchange earnings in the face of tough international sanctions, is already being sold with noticeable difficulties and discounts Russian physical oil has become more difficult to sell, although it was not itself subject to sanctions, writes Kommersant .