For Some Russian Oligarchs, Sanctions Risk Makes Putin Awkward To Know
For Some Russian Oligarchs, Sanctions Risk Makes Putin Awkward To Know.
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For Some Russian Oligarchs, Sanctions Risk Makes Putin Awkward To Know.
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Image by EIdkfjcls Russia plans to offer 5 year sovereign bonds denominated in Chinese Yuan, nicknamed Dim Sum bonds, to offshore investors as well as mainland Chinese buyers. The Russian Central Bank has hired several banks to manage the offering as possible new sanctions could be passed through the U.S….
Video: Riot Police Clash With Protesters In Kyiv Tent City.
Image by Clay Gilliland The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said recently that “substantial progress” has been made on resolving the frozen conflict of Transdnistria in Moldova. The sliver of land wedged between Ukraine and the rest of Moldova has been a way for Moscow to maintain…
Image by Kremlin.ru One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s objectives has been to make the Russian Federation an influential player on the world stage after the collapse of the Soviet Union, which he so publicly lamented. This desire drove Russia’s action’s in Syria, to maintain Russian basing options in the…
In a surprising, and unexpected warning – which seemingly came out of nowhere – Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov cautioned Washington yesterday that “If our gold and currency reserves can be arrested, even if such a thought exists, it would be financial terrorism.” Putin Meets With Company To Possibly Develop…
Bosnian Croat War Criminal Slobodan Praljak Dies After Drinking Poison In The Dock Seconds After Losing His Appeal.