Following the results of the main trading on Thursday, the Moscow Stock Exchange index rose by 0.6%, to 2455.44 points, reports Interfax. markets". The market was supported by expectations of progress in resolving the Ukrainian conflict in the upcoming negotiations in Abu Dhabi, as well as by the recovery of oil prices: Brent futures in January rose to $97.12 per barrel. The leaders in growth among the securities of the indices were the shares of VK, Alrosa and AFK Sistema.