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World Bank recommends Russia introduce carbon tax
Under the Paris Agreement, Russia plans to limit greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to 70% of the 1990 level.
Turk Stream launch scheduled for January 8 in Istanbul - Erdogan
Gazprom began construction of the offshore section of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline in May 2017.
Russia to continue taking part in World Economic Forum, says Putin
The Russian leader noted that the global economy is currently facing various challenges.
Russian cabinet approves anti-tobacco concept up to 2035
Every year, up to 30,000 people in Russia die of smoking-related diseases, according to the Health Ministry.
International sanctions hinder foreign investment in Russia, says IMF
The IMF mission visited Russia on November 13-20.
Minister: Northern Sea Route freight traffic may be 157 million tonnes after 2034
The Ministry calculated only transportation of mineral resources and their products, while the Northern Sea Route will also be used by the Urals plants and agricultural producers.
‘Soft’ contract for 10 MC-21 with Malaysia signed during aircraft’s development
This precedes the aircraft's serial production.
Russia rises to 28th position in Doing Business ranking
Last year, Russia was ranked 31st in the ranking of 190 countries.
Putin, Erdogan discuss connection of Turkish banks to Russian financial messaging system
The agreement on settlements in national currencies of Russia and Turkey was signed in early October.
Russian government to prepare "more ambitious" privatization program
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov said that the government must once again compile a list of state assets that Russia maybe does not have to keep.