Vladimir Putin.
Russia is having a harder time doing business globally with new sanctions.
  • Some Chinese banks are returning payments for goods that have reached Russian shores, a report says.
  • The US recently imposed new restrictions on 400 entities supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
  • Chinese exporters are said to be requiring pre-payment for goods going to Russia.

The US's tightening sanctions against those aiding Russia's war efforts are really spooking some Chinese banks.