The Russian stock market on Tuesday rose to 2,470 points according to the Moscow Stock Exchange Index.

The Russian stock market on Tuesday rose to 2,470 points according to the Moscow Stock Exchange Index.

The Russian stock market continued its rise on Tuesday, fueled by the early decision of the President of the United States Donald Trump not to temporarily impose "hellish" sanctions against Russia, as well as news of negotiations in Europe on the Ukrainian settlement; Falling oil acted as a restraining factor (December Brent futures fell below $108.5 a barrel after rising above $111 during the day).