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Lavrov, Blinken Agree to Meet in Reykjavic (May 20)

RUSSIA

LOCAL NEWS

  • Lavrov, Blinken discuss Russia-US Summit and agree to meet in Reykjavik during the Arctic Council ministerial session (May 20).
    • The plan is to review key issues of bilateral relations and the international agenda
  • PM Mishustin attacks companies for worsening Russia's inflation situation by pushing prices higher during Covid through "greed"
    • threatening retaliatory govt measures if firms do not stop lifting prices
  • Health Min: Russia sees good covid vaccination pace, has reserves for boosting it.
    • Also dismissed fears about a possible third wave, urging citizens to get vaccinated

Data/Events:

  • Putin to meet with Govt officials to discuss the labour market
  • FM Spox Zakharova weekly presser 1300BST
  • 1700 Weekly CPI m/m, prior 0.2%, & y/y, prior 2.8%
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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