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Vedomosti claims three variants of the Russian response.

Russia can set its own fixed oil price rate. This is reported by Bloomberg, explaining that this may be Russia’s response to the price ceiling introduced by the G7.

Referring to its sources, the publication writes that either a fixed price for barrels from the Russian Federation is being considered, or the maximum level of discount to international brands with which they can be sold.

At the same time, whichever option is adopted, it will be regularly reviewed.

Insiders explained that Moscow intends to provide buyers with a transparent pricing mechanism that is based solely on market principles in order to avoid restrictions on the prices of the buyer countries.

It is unclear what the fixed level should be, the source confirmed. A presidential decree is being prepared, according to which both Russian companies and any oil-buying traders will not be able to sell fuel to the countries participating in the ceiling agreement.

At the same time, Vedomosti talks not about two, but about three variants of the Russian response to the West.

So, referring to sources close to the Cabinet of Ministers, the publication writes about the preparation of a presidential decree, which is now being coordinated with the Government of the Russian Federation.

According to the draft document, the first option is a complete ban on the sale of oil to G7 countries and other participants of restrictions. It is indicated that the ban can be introduced, including in the case of the purchase of raw materials not directly, but through intermediaries or a chain of intermediaries. For example, a neutral country will buy oil from the Russian Federation, but the final recipient will be a member of the G7.

The next option is a ban on exports under contracts containing a price ceiling as a condition, while which country it is will not play a role.

The last option is the launch of an indicative price. This means that the maximum discount of Russian Urals oil to the benchmark Brent grade will be determined. If the discount increases, then the sale of oil is prohibited. This is the least likely scheme, the insider of the publication stressed.

According to him, either one of the options or a combination of them can be accepted. The decree was discussed with the participation of oil companies on December 6, at a meeting of the president.

As Topnews wrote earlier, Western sanctions against Russian oil came into force on December 5. The EU will not accept oil from the Russian Federation via the sea route, the G7, Australia and the EU have limited prices for sea transportation of oil to $60 per barrel.

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The offer came from “Fair Russia”.

Representatives of Fair Russia have submitted to the State Duma a bill on the payment of an additional, 13th, annual old-age pension.

According to TASS, which has a document at its disposal, an additional pension will be paid in December of this year.

The explanatory note says that every recipient of an old-age insurance pension will receive payments.

According to the head of the party, Sergei Mironov, the very fact of payment is explained by the fact that the state is obliged to support socially vulnerable citizens – pensioners, and the timing is explained by the fact that before the holidays the population often borrows.

MFOs and banks lend money, although the incomes of elderly people are small.

“For obvious reasons, they are still considered attractive borrowers,” Mironov believes, explaining that the payment can “ save ” pensioners from rash loans.

The same document provides for a doubling of the fixed payment to the insurance part of the pension to those who have reached 70 years of age. Now the norm works for those who have overcome the 80th anniversary.

Earlier, Topnews wrote that Vladimir Putin on December 5 set the size of the Russian subsistence minimum for pensioners in the amount of 12,363 rubles. In addition, payments to non-working pensioners will be indexed by 4.8%.

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According to experts, the weather is preparing terrible tests for Europeans because of the situation with the energy system.

Javier Blas, an analyst at the American edition of Bloomberg, predicts difficult times for Europeans.

According to him, residents of the Old World are now actively trying to convince that the peak of the energy crisis has already passed, explaining this by lowering gas prices from 340 to 135 euros per megawatt hour, filling gas storage facilities and the last warm autumn with a small consumption of blue fuel.

However, according to Blance, there are only a few degrees left before the realization of the most terrible scenario for Europe.

He recalled that Europe has yet to experience real frosts and days of windlessness, when alternative wind energy cannot be generated.

The problem is that energy markets are so tense that only a few degrees Celsius or a few windless days separate Europe, faced with blackouts, from having enough energy to survive the winter, the analyst notes.

In his publication, he points to a high probability of outages in France, Finland, Sweden and Ireland.

He cites the term of energy specialists in Germany Dunkelflaute, meaning a gloomy depression and a time with a small number of sunny and windy days.

And if Dunkelflaute happens, then a real catastrophe is expected in Europe.

The American analyst recalled that the subsidies allocated by the EU states will turn into taxes for the residents of the region, and he considers the reduction in energy prices to be a temporary phenomenon.

In addition, a new increase in fuel prices for Europe may be triggered by a cold winter in Asia.

He recalls that the authorities of Finland or France are already talking about a shortage of electricity and do not rule out rolling blackouts due to an increase in demand for electricity.

“Most likely, we will see a significant increase in demand, which will force hydropower producers to increase the cost of water and, consequently, lead to higher prices, ”, – Blas quotes Norwegian analyst Fabian Ronningen.

The High Commissioner for Europe’s Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrel, said earlier that he was waiting for a real storm due to rising energy prices and a slowdown in the economy.

The European official highlights the main trend of this winter – saving electricity.

Earlier, topNews wrote that riots and the overthrow of the authorities are predicted in Europe.

Such a scenario, according to experts, is possible due to the energy crisis.

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The EU embargo on Russian oil comes into force on December 5.

From December 5, 2022, the EU embargo on Russian oil, which is transported by tankers, comes into force.

The upper level of prices for sea supplies of black gold is also beginning to take effect.

Recall that Russia acted as the main supplier of oil to Europe. The needs of the Old World in this resource were covered by about 20%.

However, as a response to its own, the West has begun to develop restrictions that are aimed, among other things, at limiting Moscow’s income from oil supplies.

Last summer, the European Union adopted another package of sanctions, which says about the gradual introduction of an embargo on oil supplies from Russia by sea.

Recently, the EU, and then the G7 countries and Australia agreed on the marginal cost of buying oil from Russia at $60 per barrel.

The adjustment of this mark is allowed, and the first procedure is scheduled for mid-January, but the unanimous support of all EU members is needed to change prices.

At the same time, oil produced not in the Russian Federation and not owned by an individual or legal entity in the Russian Federation can be transported in transit through Russian territory above the price ceiling.

Commenting on the EU initiative, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that our country will not supply anything abroad if it contradicts Russia’s interests.

Earlier, topNews wrote that the Parliament of Kazakhstan called Russia an unreliable partner.

At the same time, the country’s authorities intend to redirect oil bypassing the Russian Federation.

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The heads of such firms face criminal liability.

A number of foreign companies that intend to liquidate their Russian branches have sent orders on non-payment of taxes in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.

So, as RBC reports with reference to experts of Business solutions and technologies, there is a violation of the law by firms.

At the same time, the United States and a number of other Western countries agreed to tax payments of their companies to the Russian budget until March 2023, despite the anti-Russian sanctions of the administrations, including those directed at the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.

As the media emphasizes, the heads of legal entities that are registered in the Russian Federation face criminal prosecution for non-payment of taxes.

The expert interviewed by RBC explained that foreign clients send numerous requests in which they are interested in the legislative consequences of refusing to file income declarations and paying mandatory payments to the state.

In response, representatives of branches of foreign firms were advised to resume the process of filing income documents in which to indicate the amount of taxes in the DRT.

So the Federal Tax Service will be able to collect taxes from the funds of infringing enterprises,

It is known that a number of countries reported on the freezing of Russian assets, including Switzerland, which made 7.5 billion local francs belonging to Russian legal entities and individuals ($7.95 billion) inaccessible.

Topnews wrote earlier that the European Committee even proposed to create a separate structure that would manage Russian assets.

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The airline’s revenues are falling.

It became known about the decision of Aeroflot to sell the elite fleet, which was used by top managers. The air carrier plans to receive more than 17 million rubles after the sale.

As the Telegram channel BAZA writes, there are 21 cars on sale from Aeroflot. They were used by department directors.

All the cars that turned up at the auction were Nissan cars of the 2010s.

The most expensive lot starts from 1.14 million rubles, the cheapest will cost from 740 thousand rubles and above.

According to insiders, Aeroflot decided to optimize costs, because after February 24, the number of flights decreased.

“In addition to lowering the comfort of top managers, a salary reduction is also waiting for them – as part of the same cost optimization,” BAZA reports.

By the way, the media write about the blocking of films and music on Aeroflot planes. The service will not be available on A320/321 and B737 aircraft – this is almost the entire fleet of the carrier.

It is known that streaming systems are unavailable “due to the refusal of foreign suppliers to provide this service.”

But Aeroflot itself explains that the restriction is temporary, and domestic systems are being introduced now.

As Topnews wrote earlier, an Aeroflot plane was detained in Sri Lanka in the summer after a lawsuit by a leasing company from Ireland, Celestial Aviation Trading Limited. The lessor demanded the vessel back.

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The list of regional services available on the portal “Public Services” has expanded.

Since December 1, many new laws and new regulations come into force in Russia, including new tariffs for housing and communal services, real estate standards and others.

Indexation of tariffs for housing and communal services from December 1

According to RIA “News” this is the second time in a year, and 7 months exceeds the previously planned deadlines. The next indexing will take place in July 2024.

The indexation will affect tariffs for gas, garbage collection, electricity transmission, supply of cold and hot water and heat, while the marginal growth will not exceed 9%. So, every month a family of three people will pay about 324 rubles. The final decision should be made by the regional authorities.

On average, the total payment for housing and communal services in the country will grow more slowly, and from July 1, 2024 will grow by 6.3%, from July 1, 2025 – by 5.3%.

Unified urban planning system

From December 1, 2022, a unified state information system for urban planning activities (ISOGD) will be launched in Russia. Russians, as ordinary citizens, as well as company owners and government representatives, will be able to receive all relevant data on Russian real estate.

The authors of the project explained that all the documents on the objects are systematized in one resource, this applies to both under construction and finished buildings and structures.

Digital CHI policy

A medical policy for receiving medical care will not be required from December 1.  It will be enough for Russians to present a passport or a birth certificate (for children under 14 years old).

Neither a paper document nor a plastic card is required to be presented anymore. The FOMS reported that the technologies for the digital policy have already been worked out and are functioning normally.

The Ministry of Health of Russia also said that all newborns will now be entered into the register of insured persons on birth certificates automatically. Information about persons who have recently become citizens of the Russian Federation will also be added.

There are more functions on the portal of Public Services

The list of regional public services has grown through the portal “Public services ”, which previously could only be obtained in electronic form or were provided by the regional authorities.

So, Russians can register self-propelled cars and trailers for them. You can also get a tractor driver’s license through the portal, send a personal income tax declaration, get an extract from the State Register, a number of licenses and permits.

Also, it is now available to receive some child benefits, registration of real estate rights on Public Services.

The regional authorities have a chance to place their services on the site themselves. For example, according to the certification of teachers, the recognition of a Russian in need of social services, to give data on free housing in the region, to coordinate housing redevelopment, to issue a permit for capital construction and the commissioning of housing.

From December 1, Russians can register with the tax authority for Public Services. The signature for the application is put through the receipt of the key on the service “State Key ”.

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The rules for maintaining the construction information system come into force

The authorities have obliged to maintain accounts in the social network “VK ” and “OK ”. This applies to both state bodies and local self-government bodies, departments of local departments and courts. The decision came into force on December 1.

According to the government’s decision, the authorities should post reports on events on social networks, comment on topical issues and topics. Contacts must be specified – e-mail and phone numbers. The page in the social network must have the icon “State Organization ”.

Private hamams and solariums in apartments, furniture stores in residential buildings

On December 1, the order of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia came into force that hamams and infrared cabins will be allowed to be installed in apartments of residential buildings in Russia.

According to departmental requirements for space-planning and structural solutions, it is still impossible to arrange baths and saunas in houses.

Since December 1, the Ministry of Emergency Situations has allowed the arrangement of residential buildings and furniture stores, the format:  design studios, exhibition halls and offices for accepting and receiving orders.

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Rane Topnews wrote that since November 1, the rules of counters have changed in the Russian Federation.

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The Finance Minister called the most reliable way to protect money from inflation.

The head of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation Anton Siluanov called the most reliable way to protect money from inflation.

He called investments in OFZ such a tool.

He noted that there are securities that give a return on the inflation rate and about 2-2.5% on top.

According to the minister, the bank, as a rule, offers a deposit rate “inflation minus ”.

“In real terms, your money will depreciate, then you can invest in OFZ and earn well, in any case, to maintain your portfolio, ”, – the minister said.

He recommended splitting the savings into three parts. One of them should be kept on deposit in a bank, and the other two should be distributed into bonds and shares.

At the same time, he warned against investing in cryptocurrency.

“Nothing is clear in the crypt”, – he added.

According to the Minister, such investments are similar to “slot machines ” and can lead to financial losses.

Earlier, topNews wrote that Siluanov proposed to transfer officials to “Frets ”.

The Kremlin supported the official’s proposal.

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According to Chinese journalists, the “golden” sanctions imposed against Russia have led to unexpected consequences.

According to Chinese media, the sanctions imposed on Russian gold have led to unexpected consequences.

According to the publication Baijiahao, after the West, against the background of growing tensions with Russia, took restrictive measures, including with regard to gold, strange changes began to occur in the precious metals market.

As journalists write with reference to the World Gold Council, 399 tons of gold were purchased in the third quarter of 2022.

The demand for this metal in the world is very high, which is explained by the instability in geopolitics.

However, experts find it difficult to give an unambiguous answer to the question of why strange transactions have been taking place in this market lately. At the same time, according to their results, it is not possible to establish where several hundred tons of gold are now.

Experts of the Chinese newspaper say that an unknown buyer acquires a huge amount of this metal, and we are talking about billions of dollars in turnover.

This situation is already being called the main economic secret of 2022.

“[300 thousand tons of gold] was purchased anonymously and actually disappeared from sight, – writes “PolitRussia” with reference to the publication.

According to unnamed analysts, this secret buyer may be China – Beijing may buy up a huge amount of precious metals in order to diversify its reserves and invest its funds in independent assets.

Also, most of this gold can be bought by Russia, against which sanctions have been imposed.

Recall that the West has banned the import of Russian gold. Before that, it was imported into Great Britain in large quantities, and the trade in it brought great profits.

Initially, the West planned that without the sale of gold, Russia would lose huge revenues, but as a result, more and more countries refuse to invest money in the US national debt, and as a result, the demand for gold has grown seriously.

“The status of the dollar is declining, many countries are abandoning the US national debt, preferring to keep money in gold”, – writes Baijiahao.

According to Chinese experts, Beijing can really buy gold from the Russian Federation, but no details of the transactions are officially provided.

Earlier, topNews wrote that the Chinese media said that Moscow would hit London with missiles if NATO attacked Crimea.

According to experts, the Russian Federation will give a tough response in case of aggression against its territory.

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The publication listed the most vulnerable objects of the energy structure.

Forbes believes that in the event of a repeat of the massive attacks of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the energy infrastructure, there are three tragic scenarios for Ukraine.

In the material of the Briton David Hambling, he points out that the energy system of Ukraine created in Soviet times is still withstanding the onslaught, and does not allow cascading failures in the supply of electricity, as it would happen in the United States.

The authorities manage to redirect energy from one part of the country to another when part of the generating capacity is lost.

However, the Russian side has switched to attacks on distribution power systems, which poses a much greater danger. So, open switchgears, transformers and switches are attacked.

Blackout is imminent, Hambling believes.

According to his version, in the first scenario, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation attacks transit substations transmitting light from west to east, and the Left Bank plunges into darkness.

The second scenario is a series of attacks on electricity and substations that will leave the whole of Ukraine without electricity, but for a while.

Finally, the third scenario assumes the most difficult development of events. Namely, a series of strikes on the open switchgear of nuclear power plants, as well as those substations that connect the energy system of Ukraine with Europe.

The defeat of these facilities will lead to a power outage for a week, the journalist believes.

Earlier, Topnews wrote that the President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, described how he was going to cope with energy problems in the coming winter.

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