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sanctions scandal

$6.5M U.S. Tech Bound for Russia Seized by Authorities

U.S. authorities seized a turbine that was bound for Russia's Arctic in an apparent violation of sanctions.
Barred from business

$740Bln U.S. Defense Bill Targets Russian Pipelines

The NDAA also calls for sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian S-400 missile defense system.
MONEY TROUBLES

Russia Pushes Ukraine to Pay Back Disputed $3Bln Loan

Case opens in British Supreme Court over Russian loan deal struck with ousted Ukrainian President as peace talks open in Paris.
NEW DEAL

Russia Wins Oil Concessions at Key OPEC+ Meeting

Russia will not have to cut production significantly under terms of new Russia-Saudi deal.
EVIL EMPIRE

U.S. Cracks Down on Russian 'Evil Corp' Cybercrime Group

Russian hackers stole more than $100 million in eight-year operation run out of Moscow cafe basements.
NOMINATIVE DETERMINISM

U.S. Sanctions Russian Cybercrime Outfit 'Evil Corp'

The U.S. government is offering a $5 million reward for information about Evil Corp leader.
Money Talks

Russia's Economic Policy to Underpin Economic Growth – World Bank

Greater state spending and rate cuts will cause higher-than-expected economic growth for Russia in 2019, says the World Bank.
OIL POLITICS

6 Things You Need to Know About OPEC+

What does Russia want from this week's meeting in Vienna?
DISCOUNT ENERGY

Europe Paying Russia Lowest Gas Prices in 15 Years

Gazprom’s quarterly results reveal plunge in revenues from gas exports to Europe.
GOLDEN TAKEOVER

Sberbank Seeks Control Over High-Risk Debtors

New “Golden Share” scheme will offer riskier business loans in exchange for a say over company policy.
BACK TO SCHOOL

Russia to Make Investors Pass Exam Before Trading Shares

Russia to introduce a new financial literacy test to determine who is allowed to trade foreign shares.
ARCTIC SHIPPING

Rosatom Signs Deal to Boost Russia’s Arctic Infrastructure

State nuclear agency buys stake in transport conglomerate to develop Northern Sea Route infrastructure.
DATA SECURITY

Russian Mobile Operators Flag Security Loopholes in Sovereign Internet Law

Internet providers have asked the government for new protections to stop third parties accessing user data.
LAW AGAINST APPLE

Russia Bans Sale of Smartphones Without Russian Apps

Apple and other producers will have to pre-install Russian-made applications onto smartphones for the Russian market.
BLACK FRIDAY

Russians Embrace Black Friday Sales

Online purchases up 30% over discount weekend.
LOOKING EAST

Russia Launches Gas Exports to China

Gazprom’s Power of Siberia pipeline comes online, carrying Russian gas to China for the first-ever time.
money scandal

A Murdered Central Banker’s Warning Changed Everything for SEB

Swedish media claim that about $50 million that moved through SEB can be linked to Russian tax fraud.
WILD 90S

Business Environment in Russia Worse Than 1990s, Say Half of Executives

Business owners cite more taxes, higher utility prices and increased bureaucracy compared to the 1990s.
CLOSED AUCTION

Russia’s Largest Privatization Since 2016 to Net Almost $1Bln

State-owned Russian Railways sells subsidiary to former Russian lawmaker and ex-head of parliamentary transport committee.
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