There may not be enough Russian chips for bank cards if demand grows, Alexander Baranov, Candidate of Economic Sciences, told FBA Economics Today.

Aleksey Ryabchin, adviser to the head of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, said that 140 Russian gas stations will be transferred to a state-owned company to create a state network of gas stations.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said the conflict in Ukraine would become protracted and advocated further sanctions pressure on Russia.

Pipeline oil supplies from Russia may not fall under the embargo of the European Union. It is reported by Reuters.

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation said that Russian banks have significantly reduced the volume of stocks of precious metals.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia provided lump-sum payments to 27 thousand residents who came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces of the territories of Ukraine.