The Kremlin could pass a new rule that could make it harder for foreign companies to exit Russia: report

• The Kremlin could pass a new rule allowing it priority rights to acquire shares from exiting foreign firms.
• This would make it harder for foreign companies to leave the Russian market.
• Moscow has been imposing an increasing number of restrictions on firms that want to exit the country.

Foreign businesses wanting to leave the Russian market already face a tough time trying to get out — but a new law could make the breakup even harder.