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The West is trying to starve the wrong part of Russia's war machine, defense experts say

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 07:23

Russian artillery fires at Ukrainian positions in the Artemovsk direction in late March. — Defense experts argue the West should sanction key materials and components needed for Russian artillery.
Russian Defense Ministry/Anadolu via Getty Images

Military & Defense, Russia, Ukraine, artillery, rusi, Sanctions, Explosives

Russia can rely on China for the yuan, but China can't rely on anyone else

Fri, 10/04/2024 - 05:00

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Chinese President Xi Jinping against a backdrop of China and Russia flags. — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Contributor/Getty Images

economy, De-Dollarization, economy, Currencies, Sanctions, us-dollar, chinese-yuan

Some Chinese banks are turning to document couriers to evade sanctions on Russia and keep trade moving: Reuters

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 01:52

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping talking. — Trade between Russia and China is worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
Sergei Savostyanov/Pool/AFP/Getty Images

economy, economy, Russia, China, Banks, Sanctions

Some Chinese banks are so fearful of sanctions that they're returning payments for goods that have reached Russia, report says

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 02:41

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Vladimir Putin. — Russia is having a harder time doing business globally with new sanctions.
Sergei Guneyev/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

economy, economy, Russia, China, Trade, united-states, Sanctions

Russia's economy is still raking it in, but many billions of dollars are stranded overseas

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 01:06

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin seated behind a mike. — Russia's money stuck overseas has a knock-on effect for domestic businesses.
Getty Images

economy, economy, Russia, Trade, Payments, Sanctions

Western sanctions are so tight that Russia and China could soon use an ancient trading system. It's worked before.

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 02:41

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Xi/Putin — Bartering could help Russia skirt sanctions.
Sergei Guneyev/AFP via Getty Images

economy, economy, Russia, China, Trade, Sanctions, barter

Russians are spending big on travel and cognac. But the boom is just one 'last growth spurt,' says an analyst.

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 05:46

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin at a table with a Russian presidential flag behind him. — Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Gavriil Grigorov/Pool/AFP/Getty Images

economy, politics, News, economy, Russia, Consumption, ukraine-war

China's trade with Russia is getting so difficult that payments can take half a year and most bank transfers are returned

Tue, 07/30/2024 - 01:37

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping side half-body shot against country flags. — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Getty Images

economy, economy, China, Russia, Trade, Payments, Yuan

Russia's business elites signal they are tired of propping up the wartime economy

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 02:53

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Vladimir Putin — Russia's central bank is expected to hike interest rates on Friday.
Getty Images

economy, economy, Russia, ukraine-war, Sanctions

The long tale of the yacht linked to a Russian oligarch and abandoned in the Caribbean for more than 2 years finally draws to a close

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 06:23

Alfa Nero in Venice, Italy. — The Alfa Nero just sold for $40 million.
VWPICS/Nano Calvo/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

Transportation, Yacht, Superyacht, Russia, Sanctions

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