On Thursday, the defense ministers of the 28 NATO member states will meet in Brussels to discuss the alliance's response to new challenges in the south and east. These include "Russian aggression in Ukraine," the threat posed by the Islamic State group, and the situation in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. The response to these challenges was called the "Action Plan Against the 'Instability Curve'" at the September 2014 summit in Wales.

S. Porter / Vedomosti During the crisis, companies have two problems: high interest rates on loans, as well as rising exchange rates: equipment for new company units is mainly purchased abroad, according to representatives. Service contracts for equipment maintenance are also concluded in foreign currency. The current reference capex (capital expenditures, set in contracts) now does not allow projects to break even, Fedorov explained.

04 February 2015, 07:56 / Finance Nabiullina: Price growth may exceed the Central Bank rate, but not for long All the worst with the ruble and inflation has already happened, says Central Bank Olga Kuvshinova TASS The factors that led to a surge in inflation in December are strong, but one-time, their influence will be reduced, said Elvira Nabiullina, Chairman of the Bank of Russia. The rate of price growth at the peak may exceed 15%, i.e.

The Investigative Committee intercepted antique furniture, paintings and rare books of the ex-Minister of Finance of the Moscow Region The Investigative Committee of Russia (ICR) discovered in St. Petersburg the property of ex-Minister of Finance of the Moscow Region Alexey Kuznetsov, who has been wanted since 2010 on charges of fraud, laundering and embezzlement and who is now in France.

The Petzold brewery has long been in need of restoration / wikimedia.org On February 16, the Kazan City Hall will hold public hearings on the draft city council resolution on changing the zoning of the territory of the Petzold plant complex, built in 1905; the document was published on the municipality’s website.

Compensations are unjustified For 2012-2013 and the first half of 2014, Roszheldor compensated Russian Railways for losses related to the services provided by Aeroexpress in the amount of 1.5 billion rubles. Compensation of Russian Railways for such losses at the expense of budget funds seems unjustified, since the LLC uses commercial tariffs in its activities and is not included in the register of natural monopoly entities, according to the results of the Accounts Chamber's audit.

Tony Gentile / Reuters Yesterday, the 12th President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, took the oath of office. He is a relatively young president by Italian standards - he is 73. His predecessor, Giorgio Napolitano, resigned in mid-January, citing fatigue. He is 89. The day before his resignation, Napolitano said that the presidential residence reminded him of a prison and that he would be glad to return home.

04 February 2015, 00:36 / Lifestyle What is the hero of “Leviathan” guilty of? “Leviathan” by Andrei Zvyagintsev is released in Russia after it was discussed even by those who have not watched and are not going to Oleg Zintsov At the center of the film, as always with Zvyagintsev, is the family (Alexey Serebryakov and Elena Lyadova) / kinopoisk.ru Once upon a time there lived a car mechanic Kolya and his wife Lilya near the Barents Sea, and “Leviathan,” oddly enough, is about them.

Trade and services Why cheap products cannot help but rise in price Maria Kunle, correspondent for the Consumer Market department 02/04/15

04 February 2015, 20:15 / Politics / Finance Putin responded to Sechin's complaints about the tax maneuver In the government, Igor Sechin was for the maneuver, now he is against it.

The justification of the triumphant ease of a leisurely war (the capture of Crimea without a single shot) is being replaced by the legitimization of war as such The social contract "As long as there is no war" is cancelled in exchange for freedom. Judging by the case of treason against the mother of seven children, the war is recognized by all. And the justification of the triumphant ease of a leisurely war (taking Crimea without a single shot) is replaced by the legitimization of war as such.

04 February 2015, 03:14 / Finance The Central Bank counted 300 banks with too high a share of lending to owners According to the Central Bank, 300 banks neglect the norm for related party lending, which will become mandatory in 2016. Then banks will find ways to circumvent it, analysts are sure Marie Mesropyan Daria Borisyak At Alfa Bank, the share of lending to related parties at the end of 2014 was 1.7%, in 2012-2013. it was 1.6-2.2%.

There were no official payments to the treasury for changing the type of permitted use of agricultural land until 2014. The fee was introduced by federal legislation only for Moscow and the Moscow region. In the Moscow region, the following formula was in effect: the land owner had to pay 50% of the difference between the cadastral value of agricultural land and land for a new type of use. The payment had to be transferred within a month, otherwise the decision was canceled.

04 February 2015, 14:37 / Business / News Makfa raised the price of pasta by 15% undefined Vedomosti The Makfa agro-industrial holding, one of Russia's largest producers of pasta, has raised the wholesale selling price for its products by 15% since February 1 due to a sharp increase in the price of durum grains, said Makfa sales director Konstantin Popov. “Over the past few months, the durum wheat varieties used to make pasta have almost tripled in price.

04 February 2015, 10:00 / Finance Stock recommendations: Citi significantly increased its assessment of Mechel shares Elena Filimonova - lowered the forecast price of Qiwi ADR from $27.7 to $21.7, the “hold” recommendation has not changed. Sberbank CIB lowered the forecast price of Aeroflot shares from $2.14 to $0.94, the “buy” recommendation did not change. Citi raised the forecast price of Mechel's ADR from $0.75 to $1.35; the “hold” recommendation has not changed.