**Putin Meets With Elected Heads of Russian Regions**

* **Description:** Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with elected heads of Russian regions to discuss the results of the recent elections and the tasks ahead. 
* **Summary:** Putin congratulates the newly elected leaders and thanks them for their trust. He emphasizes the importance of working together to strengthen the country and improve the lives of Russian citizens. 
* **Quotes:** 
    * "I sincerely wish you success, all the best, and congratulations." - Vladimir Putin
    * "We have every opportunity to solve them (problems) all, as strange as it may seem to someone from the outside, to those who expected that everything would collapse here, on the contrary, the economy is picking up speed, industry is working like it hasn't worked in a long time, agriculture is setting new records, construction is developing... at a pace that was not there in Soviet times." - Vladimir Putin


**Kremlin Comments on Situation Around Nagorno-Karabakh**

* **Description:** The Kremlin comments on the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh in connection with the statement of the unrecognized republic's leadership.
* **Summary:** The Russian peacekeeping contingent continues to provide assistance to the population, and many people are expressing a desire to move to Armenia. The Russian side emphasizes the need to ensure normal living conditions for those who have made such a decision. 
* **Quotes:** 
    * "Our peacekeepers continue to provide assistance to people, many people are expressing a desire to move to... to the territory of Armenia, all those who wish are provided with support." - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov


**Russian Ruble to Trade Below 94.5 per Dollar by Year-End**

* **Description:** The Russian ruble is expected to trade below 94.5 per dollar by the end of the year, according to a forecast published on the Ministry of Finance website. 
* **Summary:** The forecast for the next 3 years is in the range of 90-92 rubles per dollar. As for GDP, this year the indicator will add a little less than 3%. In 2024, 2% with a third, such growth is expected until 2026. 
* **Quotes:** 
    * "The ruble will trade below 94.5 per dollar by the end of the year, according to a forecast published on the Ministry of Finance website." - RBC


**70% of Russians with Mortgages Pay More Than Half of Their Income on Loans**

* **Description:** A survey by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) shows that 70% of Russians with mortgages pay more than half of their income on loans. 
* **Summary:** According to the results of the second quarter, such borrowers took out housing loans for 840 billion rubles. According to the regulator, the quality of mortgage loans is declining faster than unsecured loans. At the same time, the CBR notes an increase in mortgages based on the results of eight months. The portfolio increased by 18.5%. 
* **Quotes:** 
    * "70% of Russians with mortgages pay more than half of their income on loans." - RBC
    * "According to the results of the second quarter, such borrowers took out housing loans for 840 billion rubles." - RBC