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Putin sees strong Russian Economy, but advisers disagree
October 3rd, 2014
Though the president depicted an open and stable economy, senior officials acknowledged slow growth and the flight of foreign investors. President Vladimir V. Putin did his best to paint a rosy picture of the Russian economy in a speech ...
Russia debt freeze is lesson for Hong Kong
October 2nd, 2014
Beyond a few wobbles, global markets have proved remarkably indifferent this year to political risks – whether Russia’s incursions into Ukraine, Iraq’s descent into chaos or democracy protests in Hong Kong, which have this week tested China, the world’s ...
Russian Energy Influence on Europe
September 30th, 2014
With the Ukrainian conflict unresolved and winter in sight, the EU will not only have the grand task of preparing the continent for the possibility of energy shortages, but also to define its long-term energy goals. Most East European ...
Russian lawmaker drafts bill on Foreign-Asset Freeze
September 26th, 2014
A member of Russia’s ruling party proposed a law that would allow the seizure of foreign states’ assets in the country after the U.S. and its allies targeted President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle including a childhood friend with asset ...
‘Russia’s Facebook’ $1.5bn deal ends long-running litigation
September 26th, 2014
Four firms have played lead roles in a $1.47bn (£900m) transaction between two Russian online giants which brought to an end years of complex litigation. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, Hogan Lovells ...
Another Western Energy Company Ends Russian Cooperation
September 25th, 2014
ExxonMobil Corp. was the first Western company to bow to Western sanctions against Moscow and suspend offshore Arctic drilling for Rosneft, the Kremlin-owned oil giant. Now another large Western energy company, France’s Total, is ending its effort with Russia’s ...
Blackstone to pull out of Russia
September 22nd, 2014
US private equity group Blackstone is “giving up on Russia”, highlighting how even well-connected western investors are shying away from doing business in the country. The New York-based buyout group has been frustrated in its attempts to find deals ...
Russia Rules Out VAT, Personal Income Tax Changes
September 18th, 2014
Russia, which previously was said to be considering a new regional sales tax for introduction in 2015, has ruled out a change to the value-added tax regime, after the nation was reportedly considering a two percent value-added tax hike. ...
Russian ruble drops to historic low amid sanctions
September 16th, 2014
Russia’s currency dropped to an all-time low against the dollar on Tuesday as investors fret about the fallout of economic sanctions. The United States and the European Union last week imposed a new round of sanctions against Russia for ...
Russia considers Rosneft request for help from state fund
September 16th, 2014
Sanctions-hit oil company Rosneft (ROSN.MM) will be able to apply for money from a state wealth fund, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said on Tuesday, adding that the government had “on the whole” approved the company’s investment program. Due ...
