EconomyThe sanctions have had a severe impact, but according to the President, only a quarter of Western companies have actually left the Russian market.
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US imposes new sanctions on Russia – targeting Chinese companies
WorldSanctions target, among others, the Moscow Stock Exchange and Chinese companies supplying semiconductors to Russia.
Russia’s economy expected to outpace West
EconomyDespite the sanctions, Russia is expected to grow at a faster rate than the United States, France, and Germany.
Luxury cars smuggled into Russia from Finland
FinlandThe state broadcaster Yle has been able to track where car transports are headed as they cross the Russian border using transmitters.
Quiet at Finnish border after ban on Russian vehicles
FinlandOnly 11 Russian cars tried to cross the Finnish border the day after the ban was imposed.
EU can now seize cars from Russian citizens
World"Not relevant if the use of the vehicle is private or commercial", they claim.
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Exports to Russia’s neighborhood to be reviewed
SwedenThe government promises to "push for the adoption of further sanctions against Russia".
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