That doesn't mean that they are off the table, Jen Psaki noted.

External conditions for the Russian economy have drastically changed, the regulator noted.

Earlier, the agency reported that the operations of 12 airports in the southern cities of Russia were temporarily suspended.

Russia’s Central Bank on Tuesday loosened its capital requirements for Russian financial institutions amid extreme market volatility following Moscow’s decision to recognize separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine.  

According to the bill, the use of cryptocurrencies as a payment instrument will still be prohibited on Russian territory, while digital currencies are considered solely as an investment instrument.

The forum will be held on June 15-18.

Jair Bolsonaro noted that Brazil, as a major player in the agricultural market, was interested in supplies of Russian fertilizers.

The issue is first of all about economic measures, meaning the ban on advertisement for the companies, Deputy Head of Roskomnadzor Vadim Subbotin clarified.

This project will offer new jobs, Andrey Chibis also noted.

Peter Gloor is also skeptical on prospects for appearance of a single global social media.