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Russia Imports $30M in U.S. Dollar, Euro Banknotes From Rwanda Despite Sanctions – Vyorstka

The United States and the European Union banned the export of their banknotes to Russia in March 2022 following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Bans Ruble Toilet Paper

The decorative toilet paper was deemed to “offend religious feelings” since the 1,000-ruble banknote depicts Yaroslav the Wise, who was made a saint...

Money Transfers From Russia Fall in Wartime First

Remittances from Russia to Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan totaled $625.9 million, a 33% drop compared to the same time last year.

Dubai Court Rules Against Superyacht Freeze Order in Divorce Battle

The $436 million superyacht which belongs to a Russian billionaire is at the center of one of the world's costliest divorce battles.

Russia Named World’s Most Unequal Economy

The richest 10% of the population controls 83% of Russia's wealth.

Giuliani Associates Charged With Illegally Funneling Russian Money to Pro-Trump Group

They allegedly sent $1 million from a Russian businessman to U.S. candidates to buy influence.

Russian Tycoons Forsake Western Sports Teams as Asians Step Up

Inside Russia, billionaires sometimes support money-losing teams to maintain good standing with the Kremlin.

Russians Do Without as Government Squirrels Away $100 Billion

A weaker ruble benefits Russia’s export sector but hurts consumers by pushing up the price of imported goods, including food.

Newest Entrants Into the World’s Richest Are the Kids of Russian Titans

Ultra-wealthy Russians are transferring fortunes to their heirs at a scale not seen since before the Bolshevik Revolution.

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