ShareOn February 24, on the orders of Vladimir Putin, the Russian Armed Forces began special military operation on the territory of Ukraine. The world responded to this with unprecedented sanctions, and foreign companies with their withdrawal from the Russian market. Every evening we inform you regarding the main events of the past day. Today we sum up July 11th.
Citizens of Ukraine will receive citizenship of the Russian Federation in a simplified way
Vladimir Putin signed a decree according to which all citizens of Ukraine will receive Russian citizenship in a simplified manner. Previously, this option was available only to residents of the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions of Ukraine. Also, according to a simplified scheme, citizens of the LPR and DPR received Russian citizenship.
The State Duma at an unscheduled meeting will consider laws on supporting the economy
At an extraordinary plenary meeting of the State Duma, which will be held on July 15, deputies will consider initiatives to support citizens and the economy. This was announced by the Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin. According to him, since July 4, the State Duma has received 42 bills, and a total of 86 initiatives have been submitted over the past two weeks.
“Our task is not to leave them for the fall, but to try to review them as quickly as possible. First of all, we are talking regarding measures to support the economy, as well as social protection of citizens and military personnel,” Volodin said.
The scheduled meetings of the State Duma were to resume at the end of autumn – on July 6, the deputies held the last meeting of the spring session and went on vacation. Volodin advised them to spend their holidays in the republics of Donbass.
Electrolux Professional leaves Russia
Electrical equipment manufacturer Electrolux Professional leaves Russia. President and CEO Alberto Zanata explained that the company would not be able to sell products or offer services in Russia in the medium to long term. Russian subsidiaries will be sold to local management.
Electrolux Professional produces professional equipment, the company’s departure should not affect the market of household electrical equipment.
Sephora to sell Ile de Beauté stores to Russian director
Sephora has decided to sell the Ile de Beauté brand of perfume stores in Russia to a regional CEO. In total, there are 88 stores in the network today, their work was suspended in the spring – the last working day was March 8, 2022. Then it was only regarding the suspension of activities.
Southbound flight ban extended by one week
Rosaviatsia once more extended the ban on flights to 11 airports in Russia, this time until July 18. It is still impossible to fly to Anapa, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Gelendzhik, Krasnodar, Kursk, Lipetsk, Rostov-on-Don, Simferopol and Elista. Maybe in Sochi.
Grand Prix in figure skating moved from Russia and China
The figure skating Grand Prix in the 2022/23 season will be hosted by Finnish Espoo and English Sheffield instead of Russia and China. China was unable to host the competition due to continued coronavirus restrictions, and Russia and Belarus were suspended from participation by the international federation.
