The Russian stock market on Thursday topped 2500p according to the Moscow Stock Exchange index.

The Russian stock market on Thursday topped 2500p according to the Moscow Stock Exchange index.

The Russian stock market rose on Thursday after a meeting in the Kremlin between Russian President Vladimir Putin and special envoys of the US President, which fueled hopes for progress in the Ukrainian settlement; oil, which returned to growth, was also a supporting factor (January Brent futures rose to $93.5 a barrel).