The Moscow stock market index exceeded 2,500 points for the first time since June 17.
The Moscow Stock Exchange index, one of Russia's main stock indices, rose over 2,500 points in morning trading on Tuesday, updating its maximum since June 17, amid expectations that the negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement will resume in November; A discouraging factor is the drop in the price of oil (December Brent futures trade below $115 per barrel).