According to RIA Novosti, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that financial authorities consider the need to maintain macroeconomic stability when determining key interest rates. Without macroeconomic stability, there can be no investment. Russian authorities maintain close contact with businesses. Foreign investment is pouring into Russia and flowing into projects of interest to foreign companies. Russian banks are experiencing revenue growth and have ample funds. Having successfully completed the current major investment cycle, it is necessary for the Russian economy to embark on a new one.