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Articles with tag "Sanctions"

market analysis

Where is Russia’s Stock Market Headed This Year?

The outlook is hazy and investors are looking at a few names rather than the market as a whole.
improving relations

France Says EU and Russia Must Rebuild Trust But Too Early to End Sanctions

"The time is right to work toward reducing the distrust between Russia and Europe, who ought to be partners," the French foreign minister said.
State Debt

Russia to Rethink Currency It Borrows Due to U.S. Sanctions

Still, Russia is likely to keep its external borrowing plan for 2020 at $3 billion.
be prepared

Isolationism Is Shielding Russia From Potential Global Market Meltdown

Sanctions are acting as a buffer, but the country is sacrificing growth for stability.
Moscow-Tehran ties

Crimea Invites Iran to Use Its Ports as a U.S. Sanctions Workaround – Official

The move could help Iran skirt tensions in the Persian Gulf brought on by U.S. sanctions.
opinion
Michael Mesquita

Despite Political Will in the U.S., Tougher Russian Sanctions Seem Unlikely... For Now

With U.S. presidential elections 15 months away, we can expect rhetoric on Russian sanctions but little action.
business analysis

The Trouble With Investing Into Russia

The Russian climate depends entirely on your point of view.
Business feature

Moscow’s Frozen Relations With Europe Start to Thaw

Harsh new sanctions are increasingly unlikely and there is growing room to cut some sort of deal.
Skripal sanctions

The U.S. Imposed New Sanctions Today on Russia. What Are They?

The U.S. signed the new sanctions after it said Russia failed to give "reliable assurance" that it would no longer use chemical weapons.
Sanctions Relief

Rosneft Becomes Main Trader of Venezuelan Crude Oil, Helping to Offset Pressure From U.S. Sanctions

Rosneft is now taking care of shipping and marketing operations for the bulk of Venezuelan oil exports.
strengthening ties

Trash Discovery Shows Turkey Eyes Putin’s Anti-Sanctions Network

Officials discussed access for Turkey’s banks to the Russian messaging system, as well as extending MIR’s use to more Turkish lenders.
Open for business

Russian Oil Exports to U.S. Soar to 6-Year High

Russia has surpassed Venezuela for oil and petroleum sales to the U.S. following tightening sanctions on the Latin American country.
Sanctions Windfall

Trump’s Oil Sanctions Leave Russian Exporters $1 Billion Richer

U.S. President Donald Trump’s sanctions against Iran and Venezuela have inadvertently increased demand for a Russian brand of crude oil.
Business feature

Five Years of Sanctions: No Reason to Celebrate

At first glance, the health of Russia's banking and financial sectors might give you the impression sanctions are no longer in force.
Lost Growth

Impact of Sanctions on Russia's GDP Less Severe Than Low Oil Prices - IMF

The fall in oil prices cost the country on average $48.75 billion in lost economic growth per year.
Skripal Sanctions

Russian Finance Minister Says New U.S. Sanctions Won't Hurt Financial System

But he claimed the sanctions will further damage bilateral ties between Moscow and Washington.
Skripal Sanctions

Russia Says New U.S. Sanctions Over Skripal Poisoning Damage Ties

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move damaged already strained relations.
Skripal sanctions

Trump Signs New Russia Sanctions Over Skripal Poisoning, Media Reports

Trump signed the sanctions after Russia failed to provide "reliable assurance" that it would no longer use chemical weapons.
In the Pipeline

U.S. Senate Committee Backs Nord Stream 2 Sanctions Bill

The bill will need to pass the Senate and House of Representatives before becoming law.
New passport

Putin Grants Russian Citizenship to Novatek's Finance Chief, a U.S. National

The move could help the gas producer's finance chief skirt around U.S. sanctions.
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