Citigroup's stock is rising even with profit falling below expectations. Russia is one reason.

Core Viewpoint - Citigroup's stock experienced an increase despite the bank reporting earnings that fell short of expectations, primarily due to a significant loss associated with the planned sale of AO Citibank in Russia [1] Group 1 - Citigroup's earnings miss was attributed to a previously disclosed large loss [1] - The loss is related to the bank's strategy to divest AO Citibank in Russia [1] - The stock price rose despite the earnings miss, indicating market resilience or investor confidence [1]