White House says US passed written warning of Moscow attack to Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Thursday dismissed as “nonsense” Russia’s charge of Ukraine’s involvement in last week’s attack on Moscow’s Crocus City concert hall that claimed more than 140 lives,…
Moscow mayor says draft complete, St Petersburg fires call-up chief
By Felix Light LONDON (Reuters) – Moscow’s mayor said on Monday that military mobilisation in the Russian capital was now complete while St Petersburg sacked the official in charge there, the latest…
U.S. adds Moscow Aviation Institute, airplane repair plants to economic blacklist
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday added more than 50 Russian entities to an economic blacklist, including the Moscow Aviation Institute and a number of aviation repair plants. Commerce…
New York still top, Moscow sinks in finance centre ranking
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – New York remains far and away the world’s most favoured financial centre, with London still second and Singapore overtaking Hong Kong to come in third, latest…
Moscow exchange to stop trading in British pounds on Oct 3
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Moscow Exchange said on Tuesday that it would stop trading in British pounds in its foreign currency market on Oct. 3. “Suspension of these operations is due to…
No catastrophe, but sanctions on Moscow are working, says Russian economy veteran
By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s economy was on track to expand by 5%-6% in 2022 had Western sanctions not derailed growth for years and ushered in a period of technological…
Moscow summons Canada envoy over Russian embassy attacks in Ottawa
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s foreign ministry has summoned the Canadian ambassador and issued a protest over attacks on the Russian embassy in Ottawa, the ministry said on Monday. It said an unknown person…
EU sanctions prevent Moscow from making up military losses, top diplomat says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union sanctions are severely hurting Moscow’s potential to sustain its weapons and military equipment in the war on Ukraine, the EU’s top diplomat said on Tuesday, arguing almost…
Moscow court accepts Google’s Russian unit’s bankruptcy application -agencies
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Moscow court on Monday accepted a bankruptcy application by Google’s Russian subsidiary and started initial bankruptcy proceedings, placing the company under supervision, Russian news agencies reported. Alphabet Inc.’s…
Moscow seeking Iran, North Korea arms? Show us proof, says Russia
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia demanded at the United Nations on Thursday that the United States and Britain provide evidence to support their allegations that Moscow was seeking drones…
Sullivan concludes tenure as U.S. ambassador to Russia, leaves Moscow
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – John Sullivan, a Trump appointee who told Reuters earlier this year it would take “a crowbar” to get him out of Moscow, has left Russia after finishing his tenure…
Moscow Exchange plans to resume evening stock trading in September
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Moscow Exchange plans to relaunch the evening session on its stock market in September, the head of its stock market department said on Thursday, as Russia’s largest bourse eyes…
Moscow Exchange to ban use of dollars as collateral from Aug. 29
(Reuters) – The Moscow Exchange will ban the use of dollars as collateral to underwrite transactions, it said on Monday, as Russia seeks to cut dependence on currencies of nations that have…
Russian oil firm Lukoil acquires Spartak Moscow soccer club
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian oil firm Lukoil said on Monday it had purchased Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow, as well as the Moscow stadium where it plays its home matches. Spartak…
Moscow Exchange to open bond market for non-residents from “friendly” countries
MOSCOW – Moscow Exchange will allow non-residents from designated “friendly” countries that have not imposed sanctions against Russia to trade bonds from Aug. 15, Russia’s largest bourse said on Wednesday. Moscow Exchange…
Moscow Exchange to reduce use of dollars as collateral
(This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine) MOSCOW – The Moscow Exchange will cut the maximum amount of dollars it will accept…
Moscow, Kyiv exchange accusations after Ukrainian nuclear plant shelled
LONDON – Russia and Ukraine on Friday accused each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the biggest of its kind in Europe, and laying the ground for a potential disaster.…
Moscow Exchange delays access for non-residents from ‘friendly’ countries
(Reuters) – The Moscow Exchange on Friday said it would not be able to meet a promise to allow access to its stock market next week to clients from “friendly” jurisdictions, those…
The US Is Trying To Deport A Russian Political Dissident Back To Moscow
The US Is Trying To Deport A Russian Political Dissident Back To Moscow Micaela Burrow on July 10, 2022 Grigorii Duralev applied for asylum in the U.S. after becoming the target of…
Moscow gives British Embassy new address on ‘Luhansk People’s Republic Square’
LONDON – Moscow’s city replaced a street sign outside the British Embassy on Friday with one that read “Luhansk People’s Republic Square”, in honour of an east Ukrainian breakaway territory seized by…
Russian OS producer Astra Linux plans Moscow IPO -Vedomosti
MOSCOW – Russian technology company Astra Linux is planning to hold an initial public offering (IPO) on the Moscow Exchange, the Vedomosti daily reported late on Thursday, quoting CEO Ilya Sivtsev, who…
Biden, G7 Leaders Move Towards Price Capping Russian Oil To Punish Moscow
Biden, G7 Leaders Move Towards Price Capping Russian Oil To Punish Moscow Jack McEvoy on June 27, 2022 President Joe Biden and the G7 leaders discussed plans to put a price cap…
Russian rouble firms to 7-year high past 53 vs dollar in Moscow trade
MOSCOW – The rouble jumped on Wednesday to its strongest mark in seven years against the dollar and euro, supported by capital controls, a favourable upcoming tax period and Russia’s trade surplus.…
Ukraine to restrict Russian books, music in latest cultural break from Moscow
By Max Hunder KYIV – Ukraine’s parliament on Sunday voted through two laws which will place severe restrictions on Russian books and music as Kyiv seeks to break many remaining cultural ties…
Moscow mulling ways to help foreigners sell Russian stocks, bonds -finance ministry
(Reuters) – Russian authorities are discussing the idea of giving foreign investors who are willing to cut exposure to Russia a chance to ditch their Russian stocks and bonds later this year…
Exclusive: Russia warns U.S. media in Moscow they risk losing their accreditation – sources
By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON – Russia warned U.S. news organisations on Monday they risked being stripped of their accreditation unless the treatment of Russian journalists in the United States improves, according to…
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