Russian sanctions
Precedent or Peril? A Cold War Gold Deal and the $300 Billion Question of Russian Assets
A 1968 UK-Soviet gold deal is being cited as a precedent for seizing Russian assets. This analysis explores why the comparison is flawed and the risks involved.
Kremlin’s Old Ghost: Why New Charges Against a Former Oligarch Rattle Global Finance
Russia’s new charges against Mikhail Khodorkovsky are a critical signal for investors about geopolitical risk and the stability of the Russian economy.