Main news of the day: rising prices in the car market, diplomatic agreements, and the situation in culture
A significant increase in car prices is expected in Russia. This is due to new rules for calculating the recycling fee, which now takes engine power into account. Experts note that due to these changes, prices have already risen by an average of 7%. The president of the "Russian Automobile Dealers" association warned that the cost of cars is growing faster than the incomes of many families. At the same time, distributors report that the new rules have created additional interest in electric vehicles and hybrids of the Evolute and Voyah brands.
Important news has come from the sphere of international politics. Hungary has lifted its veto on the start of negotiations for Ukraine's accession to the European Union. This decision became possible after Kyiv agreed to expand the rights of the Hungarian minority on its territory. The negotiations, which had been blocked for almost a year and a half, can now officially begin, opening a new stage in relations between Ukraine and the EU.
The situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains stable. Despite a recent attack by the AFU on a neighboring thermal power plant, the ZNPP continues to operate as normal. The plant's press service officially reported that the radiation background is within normal limits and there is no safety threat to employees or the environment.
Successes in exports have been recorded in the economic sector. Grain supplies from the Rostov region have increased by 37% since the beginning of this year. Overall, the export of goods from this region increased by 14%. Authorities note that the growth in sales of agricultural products is a very important indicator for the development of the regional economy in 2024.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on the current situation in the global media. She compared the work of Western media to the plot of Aldous Huxley's dystopian novel, criticizing them for their unwillingness to discuss the root causes of crises. Zakharova also responded to statements from Berlin: Germany accused Russia of the fact that the FRG was not elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
In the world of culture, famous conductor Valery Gergiev spoke out against attempts to "cancel" the culture of any country. He called such actions useless and harmful to society. Gergiev emphasized that Russian musicians continue to perform works by great composers from different countries, as art should remain outside of politics and unite people.
At the end of the broadcast, it became known that Rosfinmonitoring has updated the list of persons involved in terrorism and extremism. The names of three members of the Azov battalion were added to this list. This decision is part of the work of state bodies to monitor the activities of organizations that are recognized as banned in Russia.