The generals mafia, and not only the generals, of course, there was a mafia from the military industry, and in principle , oligarchic groups also took part in these processes, then in the 12th year it was just approved the program of rearmament of the armed forces of the russian federation, in fact at the rate, if taken at the moment, it is somewhere around 1 trillion dollars, well, maybe a little less, but the fact is that this trillion dollars has disappeared somewhere, and the guns of the kurgans and and. Others advanced models of weapons and military equipment did not appear, that is, even now it may turn out that it is formally a very cool idea for a professional economist to come, deal with the activities of the ministry of defense, optimize, bilousov himself said, i will optimize the work of the ministry of defense of russia, not reduce in general, namely to optimize in order to reduce costs and bring it to some. Reasonable value, but we understand that in russia everything is d
Artan. What a day we are having and what a week we have had. There is the stoxx 600 come up by 0. 1 . The best run since november 3. If we finish. 10 higher today, we finish higher for a second consecutive week. By 0. 7 , the highest level of the euro against the dollar since december of 2014. Chancellor merkel and the social democrats have reached an initial deal. We had the minutes from the ecbs meeting yesterday. They suggest they are ready to tweak their policy guidance. Hawkish comments this week from other ecb members. Throw in Economic Data and that is why the euro is moving higher. Highest level in five years. China today, saying it has imported a record amount last today, weoming up get calls from this man. We get his take on the latest news out of washington. Ellen zentner. Reporter export rose. 4. 5 . Growth slowed to trump is said to have decided to expand sanctions ran, leaving the 2015 Nuclear Accord intent. But the administration is preparing new sanctions over iran. The
Being tested like never before. That, combined with populist and over thest forces all world, including here in the United States means what we tend to expect of the International Order is now open to question. Given the history of johns ,opkins and its establishment we might once again reshape international affairs. Continuesmpensation an enduring tradition of. Ialogue on the study of china we have long understood and the importance of chinas relationships around the world, and especially its relationships with the United States. Since the center opened its doors in 1986, we have shaped of u. S. Chinaades relations through our alumni, who have gone on to be global leaders. The scholarship of our esteemed leaders on china has influenced government and the private sector and we are privileged to be hearing from some of them today. Joining the Panel Discussion will be our own professor david he isthe director one of the leading scholars of china today and many institutions have benefited
61 points. Whats happening across the pond in the european markets, and its a mostly lower day as you can see. The ftse bucking the trend up one third of one percent see where Interest Rates are heading today and theres 236 on the 10year and crude is holding there. The road map starts with the largest proxy fight ever Procter Gamble shareholders deciding whether nelson peltz should get a seat on the board plus, the e commerce play, walmart remodeling stores andaging digital experiences and betting online sales will grow by 40 honnywell, shares rising after they spin off the home and transportation units front and center, Procter Gambles annual meeting getting under way. Shareholders whether to give nelson peltz a seat on the board. He has been seeking changes and p g officials are opposing saying their Growth Strategy is on track of the lobbying on both sides has been intense sara eisen will have exclusive interviews with nelson peltz and Procter Gamble ceo, david taylor first, jim cra