Russia's economy is being propped up by Wagner Group's gold-smuggling operations, UK government report says

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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

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President Vladimir Putin's administration has been making it harder to exit the Russian market.

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A sanctions loophole is allowing China to quietly send millions of dollars worth of military gear to Russia

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Russian soldiers in St. Petersburg on August 25, 2022.

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Russia's not just seeing an exodus of people — it saw a record $239 billion worth of assets being pulled out last year

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Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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A Russian oligarch who slammed Putin's invasion of Ukraine got taken off UK's sanctions list after he got Richard Branson to back him

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The UK lifted its sanctions against Russian tycoon Oleg Tinkov, who has been a vocal critic of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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The White House warns Russia could attack civilian ships in the Black Sea now that a key deal is dead

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TQ Samsun last grain ship is off the Black Sea. on July 17, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Putin ordered 2 Western corporate giants to be seized after Kremlin-friendly businessmen expressed an interest in them: report

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Vladimir Putin smiles.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends an awarding ceremony for Russian team members who won medals at the Winter Paraltmpic games on March 17, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

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Another Russian energy war is a real threat to Europe, IEA warns

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US natural gas exports to Europe have surged.

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Dollar dominance is stronger because of sanctions, not weaker, says former Treasury official

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The US dollar hit 20-year highs this year.

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A Russian tycoon whose seized $48 million superyacht features an 'infinite wine cellar' wants his boat back — and he's suing the UK government for it

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Phi London superyacht
A Russian tycoon whose seized $48 million superyacht 'Phi' features an 'infinite wine cellar' and a 'patented fresh-water swimming pool' wants his property back — and he is suing the UK government for it.

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