Новости за 04.06.2021

The sections still need to be connected. After that, commissioning will begin, TASS was told by the operator of the Nord Stream 2 AG project

President noted that this is a good result for such a difficult year

The European Commission has no comments

Russia’s economy demonstrated immunity to external shocks during the coronavirus pandemic, President noted

Russian President pointed out that Moscow was ready to open the borders to foreign nationals seeking to receive Russian coronavirus vaccines and announced the completion of the first string of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

The head of state noted that "the Russian vaccine is recognized as the safest and the most effective one, its efficacy is above 96%"

Commenting on Kiev’s negative position on the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the Russian leader said Ukraine’s gas transport system could be used even after the current transit contract expired

The second string of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will be completed in 1.5-2 months, Russian President Vladimir Putin said earlier at the SPIEF plenary session

Alexander Filanovich said he had given a written promise not to disclose any details

"It is preposterous to accuse Russia of that," Russian President stressed

Russian President hopes for positive atmosphere

This issue is being used as an instrument of political fight, Russian President noted

Government manages to support an acceptable level of fiscal burden, President said

"Cutting red tape" is also happening in the sphere of building permits, Russian President added

"I mean problems of strategic stability, the environmental agenda, regional conflicts we all want to be settled," Russian President said

Russia was the world’s first nation to register its coronavirus vaccine on August 11, 2020. The vaccine was named Sputnik V

"The pandemic showed to all of us how vulnerable we all are," Russian President said

The country provides ample opportunities for the private initiative and good investment in this direction, the president stressed

Washington repeatedly accused Moscow of meddling in its internal affairs, including presidential elections, and imposed sanctions against Russian citizens and companies. Moscow repeatedly underscored that such allegation are groundless and absurd

Russian President pointed out that there is always speculation about "elections, political processes in Russia as well as in some other countries"

The forum reflects the urgent need of the international community’s efforts for restoring healthcare, the economy and sustainable development

"I will not tell you," the President said in reply to a question from moderator at a plenary meeting of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Currently, it equals 5.8%

In connection with the issue Russian President recalled that the plane of Bolivia’s President Evo Morales was forced to land in Vienna in 2013