Read More 4 minute read Money Matters How did Sberbank’s record dividend end up frozen for Western shareholders? Russia’s largest bank keeps setting profit records and paying record dividends. For its shareholders in the West, that money is frozen in accounts they cannot touch. byPeeter Helme
Read More 3 minute read Latest news Merz: EU to decide on new Russia sanctions package on 20 May after Putin excluded himself from talks On the previous day, Merz also said Berlin and allies could move on frozen Russian funds if a lawful basis is confirmed. byYuri Zoria
Read More 3 minute read Latest news Trump threatens new sanctions, tariffs on Russia to force Ukraine peace talks This marks Trump's first public rebuke of Russia since taking office, as all his previous demands and actions had been directed at Ukraine. byYuri Zoria