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US 'oligarch list' postpones Russia sanctions risk

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RUSSIA/US

The list contains the names of officials and members of the business elite whom the US authorities regard as part of or closely linked to the 'inner circle' of President Vladimir…

Russian airlines will recover slowly from sanctions

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RUSSIA

The imposition of Western sanctions on Russia’s commercial aviation sector in response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine led some to predict the collapse of the industry…

Georgia risks becoming Russian sanctions-evasion haven

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GEORGIA/RUSSIA

Tbilisi has authorised flights by two smaller Russian airlines, exacerbating fears of the potential for sanctions evasion. That follows the easing of Russia’s visa regime for…

Parallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy

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RUSSIA

Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…

Russia wants to avoid worse ties after US sanctions

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RUSSIA

Russia's demand that Washington scale down its diplomatic mission staffing is dramatic in tone yet limited in effect. Despite the large number of posts to be cut, this retaliation…

The EU will likely wait to sanction Russian energy

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EU/RUSSIA

EU/RUSSIA: Energy sanctions will face resistance

Sanctions on Russian metals will disrupt sales

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RUSSIA

RUSSIA: Sanctions on metals will disrupt sales

Diamond sanctions will have a modest impact on Russia

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RUSSIA

The ban will be extended by the end of the year to include diamonds polished in third countries, lab-grown diamonds, as well as jewellery and watches containing diamonds. The new…

Sanctions will increase risks for Russian economy

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RUSSIA

However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…

Russia’s car industry will struggle to recover

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RUSSIA

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and subsequent Western sanctions caused a severe crisis in the automotive sector. Supply chains were severed, output collapsed and exports…