The collapse of the ruble. Russia's partners are breaking contracts
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Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:11:05 +0200
What is known about Russias partners breaking contracts for the supply of fruit to the aggressor countryIt is noted that we are talking about Iran, Turkey and Egypt.
Companies in these countries require revision of supply contracts to take currency risks into account.In winter, Russia mostly imports vegetables and fruits from abroad.
Exporters have already started delaying the delivery of goods to Russia.
They expect prices to rise.In Russia, since the beginning of the year, this category of goods has risen significantly in price.
According to Rosstat, during this period the price of potatoes rose by 78.4, cabbage by 30.7, and beets by 27.
Tomatoes increased in price by 22.5 per annum, while cucumbers and onions rose in price by 40.8 and 17, respectively.
In Russia, the scenario of canceling the customs duty on imported vegetables and fruits is being considered in order to curb the sharp rise in inflation in the country.
It is reported that benefits may affect the import of potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage and apples.What is known about the largescale collapse of the Russian rubleAccording to Politico, on Wednesday, November 27, the ruble fell to the lowest values in the last 2 years.A combination of low oil prices, new sanctions against Russian companies and rising government spending on war are putting increasing pressure on the countrys economy.Against the background of the collapse of the ruble, the central bank of the aggressor country has already announced the suspension of currency purchases until the end of this year.The measure will help curb rising inflation, which has forced the central bank to raise its key interest rate to 21.According to official data, inflation is 8.5, but the real rate of inflation is likely to be much higher.The article emphasizes that the ruble was under constant pressure last summer, as oil prices fell due to weak demand from China and EU countries.This week alone, Brent crude oil prices fell by almost 4 amid an easing of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.That pressure intensified after the US imposed new sanctions on Gazprombank, which until then had been allowed to process payments for the remainder of Russian gas exports to Europe.The new package of sanctions also affected 50 Russian banks with international ties, more than 40 Russian securities registrars and 15 Russian officials.The central banks tight monetary policy is increasingly criticized by the countrys leading industrialists, such as metallurgical baron Oleg Deripaska and Serhiy Chemezov.
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