China to take countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker over Taiwan issue – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) — China has announced countermeasures against Japanese House of Representatives member Keiji Furuya for his egregious actions, including colluding with pro-Taiwan separatist forces to carry out provocative activities, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.

The diplomat made the statement at a daily press briefing in response to a question on the matter, adding that China had made serious representations to Japan regarding Keiji Furuya's visits to Taiwan. -0-

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A meeting with Leon Kemstach, an actor from the TV series "The Word of a Boy," will be held at the State University of Management.

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On April 1, the State University of Management will host a meeting with Leon Kemstach, the Russian actor who played Andrei "Palto" in the series "A Boy's Word. Blood on the Asphalt."

In a public talk, the actor will discuss his filming experience and balancing work with studies, share what it's like to wake up famous, and answer students' questions. An autograph session will follow.

The meeting was organized as part of the VII All-Russian Festival of Student Short Films "Kinosfera"

The event will take place on April 1 at 15:00 in PA-215.

Registration is required to participate, the number of places is limited.

Access to the university grounds for those who are not students of the State University of Management is strictly subject to presentation of a passport and presence on the list of registered students.

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China's Vice President called for deeper cooperation with the Seychelles

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VICTORIA, March 30 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng called for deepening the strategic partnership and expanding practical cooperation with the Seychelles.

During his visit to the island nation from Saturday to Monday, Han Zheng met with President Patrick Herminie and Vice President Sebastien Pillay and attended a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Seychelles relations.

During the meeting with P. Erminie, Han Zheng conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes from Chinese President Xi Jinping.

As this year marks the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations, Han Zheng described China-Seychelles relations as a model of sincere friendship, equality, mutual assistance and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes.

During the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FCAC) in September 2024, the two countries upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership.

Han Zheng said his visit aims to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and further deepen the strategic partnership, expressing satisfaction with Seychelles' firm support on issues concerning China's core interests.

Since Xi Jinping recently announced China's decision to implement a zero-tariff policy on 53 African countries with diplomatic relations with China starting from May 1 this year, China and Seychelles have already reached consensus on an economic partnership agreement for common development, Han Zheng noted.

He called on both sides to work together to ensure that Seychelles continues to benefit from the zero tariff policy.

China remains committed to genuine multilateralism and is willing to work with the Seychelles to uphold international equality and justice, as well as the common interests of developing countries, he stressed.

P. Herminie, in turn, asked Han Zheng to convey his sincere greetings and best wishes to Xi Jinping, noting that relations between Seychelles and China are at their best in history.

Seychelles firmly adheres to the one-China policy and highly appreciates the major global initiatives put forward by the Chinese President, said P. Erminie.

Seychelles is ready to deepen cooperation with China in various fields and promote the further development of bilateral ties, he added.

During his meeting with S. Pillay, Han Zheng said that exchanges between the two heads of state play a key role in determining the direction of development of bilateral relations.

He said both countries should strengthen exchanges at various levels, including governments, legislatures, political parties, peoples and subnational structures, to further strengthen mutual political trust.

China supports Seychelles in maintaining its independence and pursuing a modernization path suited to its national conditions, Han Zheng said, adding that the two sides should strengthen strategic coordination to seize opportunities for cooperation.

He also expressed hope that Seychelles would effectively utilize the zero tariff policy to bring more benefits to bilateral cooperation for the benefit of their people.

He said both sides should also strengthen cultural and people-to-people exchanges to strengthen public support for bilateral ties.

S. Pillay noted that cooperation between Seychelles and China continues to gain momentum, which fully reflects their fraternal friendship.

Seychelles is willing to learn from the Chinese Communist Party's governance experience and continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, he said.

The Seychelles hopes to benefit from the zero tariff policy and become a transit hub for Chinese goods entering the African market, he added.

At a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, Han Zheng said the “golden 50 years” of China-Seychelles relations deserved to be celebrated together.

China is willing to work with the Seychelles to use "head of state diplomacy" to chart a strategic course, deepen political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation and strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, so that more tangible results benefit both peoples, he said.

Noting that this year also marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African countries, Han Zheng said China is willing to work with African countries, including the Seychelles, to implement the outcomes of the Beijing FCAC Summit and accelerate the building of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era.

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Breaking: Israeli oil refinery in Haifa catches fire after rocket attack

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Jerusalem, March 30 (Xinhua) — A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Haifa, northern Israel, following a recent series of rocket attacks by Iran and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, Israel's Channel 12 reported on Monday.

The report said it remained unclear whether the object was directly hit by the missile or by debris from the intercepted projectile. –0–

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China firmly supports Cuba in defending its national sovereignty and security, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

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BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) — China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and opposes external interference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.

The diplomat made this statement at a regular press briefing, commenting on the US threat against Cuba, which, according to the American side, will be defeated soon after the US military operation against Iran.

China consistently advocates respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and opposes infringement of the sovereignty of other countries or interference in their internal affairs under any pretext, Mao Ning emphasized. -0-

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China strongly condemns the deadly attack on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon.

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BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) — China strongly condemns the attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and calls for an immediate end to all attacks on UN peacekeepers, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Monday.

Mao Ning made the statement after UNIFIL reported early Monday morning that one UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed and another was wounded in a shell explosion at a UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon. -0-

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China commends Pakistan's efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) — China highly appreciates Pakistan's efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East and supports all efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and resume dialogue, calling on all parties to begin the peace talks process as soon as possible, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.

Mao Ning made this statement at a regular press conference, answering a question regarding the talks between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Middle East issues. -0-

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"Foreman – a proud name!": An open lecture by Setl Group Construction Director Vitaly Ershov

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Vitaly Ershov, Director of Construction at Setl Group, held an open lecture at the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event took place in the Technopolis Polytech Research Building.

The lecture continued the active collaboration between SPbPU and Setl Group. Previously, the Institute of Civil Engineering launched joint educational intensives for students majoring in "Construction" and "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures," and also hosted the opening of a Setl Group-branded space.

The lecture was attended by third- and fourth-year undergraduate students majoring in Construction, as well as fourth- and fifth-year students majoring in Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures.

Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. She emphasized the importance of direct dialogue between students and leading industry experts: "It is crucial for us that the theoretical knowledge acquired at the university is supported by the real-world experience of professionals. We are pleased that our collaboration with Setl Group is actively developing, and we look forward to further strengthening our partnership."

Vitaly Ershov rose from a humble beginning to become the Director of Construction at St. Petersburg's largest construction holding. He addressed the audience on the topic: "Foreman—a proud title!" Vitaly Vladimirovich highlighted key aspects of a construction supervisor's work: the foreman's role as the foundation of the construction process, a guide from the design concept to the project's completion. He also discussed the importance of management and engineering skills in today's environment and how the construction industry surrounds everyone. He also focused on the state of the vocational education system in construction and the industry's priorities. Vitaly Ershov emphasized the importance of the profession by demonstrating iconic projects completed by Setl Group, including the Victory Plaza residential complex and others.

During his lecture, the guest focused on graduates' career paths, including opportunities in general contracting and development companies, government service, and architectural firms. They also discussed the prospects of starting their own business. Vitaly Vladimirovich emphasized the need for an informed career choice and a commitment to continuous professional development.

In recognition of their contribution to the development of partnerships, Vitaly Ershov presented copies of the author's book to Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Social Studies; Asiyat Eliseeva, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Student Relations; and Evgeniya Zavodnova, Deputy Director for Operations.

At the end of the event, Vitaly Ershov answered all the students' questions.

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Young leaders address regional challenges: the "Komi – Territory of Action" case championship at the Polytechnic University

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The inter-university case championship "Komi – Territory of Action" was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event brought together students from leading universities in St. Petersburg and the Komi Republic. The initiative and organizer was the Higher School of Public Administration (HSPA) at SPbPU, with the participation of Marina Ivanova, Associate Professor at HSPA, and Grigory Kulkaev, Assistant Professor at HSPA, in collaboration with the Representative Office of the Komi Republic in the Northwestern Region of the Russian Federation. The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade served as the main venue for the championship.

Participants included student teams from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Empress Catherine II St. Petersburg Mining University, V. I. Ulyanov (Lenin) St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI," St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Gatchina State University, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, and the Youth Committee of the Representative Office of the Komi Republic.

The project's goal is to create conditions for identifying young leaders, developing professional connections, and supporting the career growth of young people from the Komi Republic in the public and business sectors through the implementation of a modernized program to promote professional development for young people.

At the case championship, participants were presented with real-world challenges in key areas for the Komi Republic: demography, education and youth policy, culture and creative industries, sports, digitalization and IT, national policy, media, and PR.

The championship served as a platform for combining theoretical knowledge and addressing pressing challenges facing the Komi Republic. Three winning teams and one grand prize winner were selected based on the competition's results. All finalists received invitations to join the Youth Committee of the Komi Republic Representative Office in the Northwestern Federal District.

The jury was chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Komi Republic Sergei Yemelyanov. The expert committee included Alisa Naumenko, representative of the Komi Republic in the Northwestern Federal District; Valentina Zhideleva, First Vice-Rector of Saratov State University named after Pitirim Sorokin; and Marina Ivanova, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Meteorological, Economics, and Technology.

Teams from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade demonstrated brilliant results, winning the tournament's top awards.

The grand prize was awarded to the team of third-year students majoring in Public and Municipal Administration, Region11: Yana Lobova, Yulia Solona, Ekaterina Firsanova, Sofia Chirina, Anna Shmeleva, Karina Kolpakova, and Alesya Fedorova.

First place was won by the team of third-year students majoring in Public and Municipal Administration, "Comedians": Maria Silantyeva, Sofia Starikova, Kristina Olinichenko, Adelina Nuriyeva, and Dmitry Demchenko.

Second place was awarded to the team from Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University.

Third place went to the first-year Master's student team "Reformers of the North" in the "Public and Municipal Administration" program: Ekaterina Suleimanova, Danil Neustroev, Valeria Listova, Arina Frolova, Artem Yemelyanov, and Anastasia Komardina.

All participants received certificates as residents of the "Komi – Territory of Action" project.

Anastasia Komardina, a third-year economics student and native of the Komi Republic, shared her impressions: "I'd like to thank the organizers for such an event. The 'Komi – Territory of Action' case championship gave us all the opportunity to express ourselves and do something useful for our region."

Olga Nadezhda, Acting Director of the Higher School of Public Administration, noted the participants' high level of preparation: "I sincerely congratulate our students on their well-deserved victory! Participation in the "Komi – Territory of Action" case championship is not only a test of knowledge but also an opportunity to propose real solutions for the region's development. I am pleased that our students demonstrated themselves as true professionals and represented the Polytechnic University with dignity. May every solved problem become a tangible contribution to the development of the Komi Republic!"

I congratulate the IPMEiT students on their outstanding results at the "Komi – Territory of Action" case championship! Winning the Grand Prix, as well as first and third place, is testament to the high level of preparation of future managers and economists, their ability to apply knowledge in practice, and their ability to work as a team on real-world problems. It is especially valuable that our institute hosted such a large-scale event, highlighting its role in developing the student community and professional competencies. I would like to thank the faculty for their professional mentorship and engagement, and I wish the students continued success, new victories, and confident advancement in their professional development! Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU, noted.

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Financial news: Monetary base (narrow definition, weekly values).

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August 2023 – March 2026

billion rubles

Date Monetary base
March 20, 2026 19,998.3
March 13, 2026 19,921.4
March 6, 2026 19,812.8
February 27, 2026 19,631.2
February 20, 2026 19,684.3
February 13, 2026 19,607.4
February 6, 2026 19,485.2
January 30, 2026 19,401.7
January 23, 2026 19,514.7
January 16, 2026 19,647.7
December 26, 2025 19,832.4
December 19, 2025 19,529.0
December 12, 2025 19,297.8
December 5, 2025 19,160.8
November 28, 2025 19,065.6
November 21, 2025 19,139.3
November 14, 2025 19,132.9
November 7, 2025 19,043.1
October 31, 2025 18,993.0
October 24, 2025 19,014.7
October 17, 2025 19,083.9
October 10, 2025 19,019.3
October 3, 2025 18,938.6
September 26, 2025 18,875.5
September 19, 2025 18,948.9
September 12, 2025 18,875.3
September 5, 2025 18,800.3
August 29, 2025 18,684.8
August 22, 2025 18,729.3
August 15, 2025 18,740.9
August 8, 2025 18,644.8
August 1, 2025 18,481.3
July 25, 2025 18,464.7
July 18, 2025 18,532.7
July 11, 2025 18,479.6
July 4, 2025 18,346.8
June 27, 2025 18,263.7
June 20, 2025 18,329.6
June 11, 2025 18,289.5
June 6, 2025 18,151.8
May 30, 2025 18,032.2
May 23, 2025 18,091.8
May 16, 2025 18,174.7
May 7, 2025 18,153.9
April 30, 2025 18,132.7
April 25, 2025 18,042.1
April 18, 2025 18,072.4
April 11, 2025 18,019.2
April 4, 2025 17,948.0
March 28, 2025 17,939.7
March 21, 2025 18,114.5
March 14, 2025 18,105.3
March 7, 2025 18,086.4
February 28, 2025 18,072.9
February 21, 2025 18,232.9
February 14, 2025 18,289.5
February 7, 2025 18,279.8
January 31, 2025 18,274.7
January 24, 2025 18,387.0
January 17, 2025 18,558.8
January 10, 2025 18,681.6
December 27, 2024 18,954.2
December 20, 2024 18,713.9
December 13, 2024 18,556.7
December 6, 2024 18,369.2
November 29, 2024 18,228.7
November 22, 2024 18,273.0
November 15, 2024 18,338.8
November 8, 2024 18,300.5
November 1, 2024 18,292.9
October 25, 2024 18,357.4
October 18, 2024 18,468.5
October 11, 2024 18,425.9
October 4, 2024 18,348.1
September 27, 2024 18,300.0
September 20, 2024 18,386.6
September 13, 2024 18,369.1
September 6, 2024 18,330.5
August 30, 2024 18,296.2
August 23, 2024 18,332.1
August 16, 2024 18,371.8
August 9, 2024 18,327.0
August 2, 2024 18,299.2
July 26, 2024 18,310.5
July 19, 2024 18,387.2
July 12, 2024 18,347.1
July 5, 2024 18,215.1
June 28, 2024 18,145.8
June 21, 2024 18,250.9
June 14, 2024 18,293.7
June 7, 2024 18,240.4
May 31, 2024 18,143.7
May 24, 2024 18,199.2
May 17, 2024 18,306.0
May 8, 2024 18,320.5
May 3, 2024 18,254.5
April 26, 2024 18,244.2
April 19, 2024 18,262.5
April 12, 2024 18,205.5
April 5, 2024 18,118.1
March 29, 2024 18,063.8
March 22, 2024 18,123.5
March 15, 2024 18,023.7
March 7, 2024 18,064.8
March 1, 2024 17,975.1
February 22, 2024 18,075.9
February 16, 2024 18,087.7
February 9, 2024 18,022.6
February 2, 2024 18,010.3
January 26, 2024 18,030.1
January 19, 2024 18,178.9
January 12, 2024 18,255.6
December 29, 2023 18,591.7
December 22, 2023 18,312.1
December 15, 2023 18,252.8
December 8, 2023 18,152.3
December 1, 2023 18,124.4
November 24, 2023 18,221.1
November 17, 2023 18,388.3
November 10, 2023 18,427.9
November 3, 2023 18,482.6
October 27, 2023 18,470.2
October 20, 2023 18,594.8
October 13, 2023 18,640.9
October 6, 2023 18,576.4
September 29, 2023 18,550.4
September 22, 2023 18,669.4
September 15, 2023 18,738.3
September 8, 2023 18,667.9
September 1, 2023 18,586.9
August 25, 2023 18,618.9
August 18, 2023 18,719.7
August 11, 2023 18,604.1
August 4, 2023 18,504.7

Data available from January 10, 2014 to March 20, 2026

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