Memo From Russia: Russia, Light on Cash, Weighs Risks of a Heavy Tax on Oil Giants
Times are so tight the Kremlin may soon dip into the one reserve it holds sacred: the funds its oil…
Russian Companies Rush to Return to Post-Sanctions Iran
Russia has an advantage in pursuing trade with Iran because it has long backed the country diplomatically and it has…
Russian Fund Under Scrutiny for Loan to Company Linked to Kremlin
The government-backed Russian Direct Investment Fund is in the spotlight for making a big loan to Sibur, two of whose…
Russian Economy Stumbles as Stocks and Oil Prices Fall
The ruble hit a record low against the dollar and a main Russian share index was just above the level…
Russian Shares and Ruble Fall as Oil Prices Continue to Tumble
The declines came as President Vladimir Putin said that the drops had a positive side, in that they would lead…
Russia Expands Sanctions Against Turkey After Downing of Jet
The additional measures bar Turkish construction companies from signing new contracts after Jan. 1, and also prohibit Turkish citizens or…
Ukraine Halts Repayments on $3.5 Billion It Owes Russia
The Ukrainian government declared a moratorium Friday on repaying about $3.5 billion in debt to Russia, introducing new strains to…
Aeroflot Heeds the Call to Buy Russian
As Russia struggles under sanctions and low oil prices, it is calling on its national champions for help.