Economy

Giving out new loans increases financial risks for Russia, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Storchak says.

43.3 thousand people were officially unemployed at the end of the last year.

The dollar went up by almost 12% three months before the presidential election and 23% up there months later.

The last time Belarus raised the transit fees for Russian crude was six months ago.

The state leader has demanded support for private enterprises.

The Russian rouble exchange rate has increased.

Vadzim Yosub, senior analyst at Alpari forex broker, says the country's leadership no longer vows to hold firm the currency rate.

Belarusian ruble has weakened 10.51% against the basket of currencies, 16.13% against USD and 17.14% against EUR since New Year.

Some banks have set the dollar exchange rate at 22 200 roubles and the euro costs 24 200 now.