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'Merchant of Death' in proposed prisoner swap a notorious Russian arms dealer

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'Merchant of Death' in proposed prisoner swap a notorious Russian arms dealer

Who exactly is Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer offered up in exchange for the release of Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan?

Britain sanctions 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Roman Abramovich

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Britain sanctions 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Roman Abramovich

Britain on Thursday announced sanctions against 7 Russian oligarchs freezing their assets and banning transactions with U.K. individuals and businesses. Sanctions include a travel ban.

Japan sanctions Russian oligarchs and Belarus officials

World News // 2 years ago

Japan sanctions Russian oligarchs and Belarus officials

Japan announced a new round of sanctions against Russia and Belarus on Thursday, targeting banks, officials and -- in a first for the country -- several Russian oligarchs.

EU sanctions Putin oligarchs, spokesman over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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EU sanctions Putin oligarchs, spokesman over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The European Union on Monday sanctioned more than two dozens people, including Russian oligarchs close to President Vladimir Putin, in retaliation over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. punishes Russian company for helping Venezuela evade sanctions

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U.S. punishes Russian company for helping Venezuela evade sanctions

The Trump administration said Tuesday it has leveled new sanctions against Russian company Rosneft Trading for actively helping Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro get around existing U.S. penalties.

Russia cites trade wars as a negative factor for oil prices

Energy News // 6 years ago

Russia cites trade wars as a negative factor for oil prices

A report from the Russian Ministry of Energy attributed a recent slump in the price of crude oil to growing concerns about the impact of global trade disputes.

Russia: Iranian sanctions already factored into oil prices

Energy News // 6 years ago

Russia: Iranian sanctions already factored into oil prices

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Friday the market has probably taken into account the potential loss of Iranian oil by November already.

Russian oil producer Rosneft offers oil price range

Energy News // 6 years ago

Russian oil producer Rosneft offers oil price range

The head of Russian oil company Rosneft said that, from his view, the price for Brent crude oil will likely stay below $80 per barrel for the rest of the year.

Energy News // 6 years ago

Russia: Expect more oil in the second half of the year

Parties to an OPEC-led effort to trim a market surplus through production cuts may reverse course in the second half of the year, Russia's oil minister said.

Russia moves on counter-sanctions on the United States

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Russia moves on counter-sanctions on the United States

Legislation enacted Thursday in the Russian parliament is designed to protect the oil-rich economy from "unfriendly" U.S. actions.

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In order to maintain uninterrupted transit of Russian gas to the European consumers, Ukraine must purchase and pump into underground storages no less than 19.5 billion cubic meters of gas in the near future
Ukraine must deliver gas to Europe May 08, 2009

The interruption with deliveries to Europe last January showed the need for diversification
Russia plans to develop new oil deposits Mar 23, 2009

OPEC is Russia's key partner on the global oil market
Russia and OPEC to join forces? Sep 12, 2008

All-around and deep energy cooperation between the two countries will be of strategic significance
Russia and China deepen energy cooperation Sep 21, 2010

One of the questions we are definitely discussing is the possibility of a [gas] discount
Russia eyes gas discount for Ukraine Apr 17, 2010

Igor Ivanovich Sechin (Russian: Игорь Иванович Сечин, born 7 September 1960, Leningrad, Soviet Union) is a Russian official, considered a close ally of Vladimir Putin. Sechin is often described as one of Putin's most conservative counselors and the leader of the Kremlin's Siloviki faction, a statist lobby gathering former security services agents.

Igor Sechin currently is Deputy Prime Minister of Russia in Vladimir Putin's cabinet.

Igor Sechin graduated from Leningrad State University in 1984 as a linguist fluent in Portuguese and French.

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