Exclusive: Moscow demands bigger discounts from foreign companies exiting Russia

Foreign companies trying to exit Russia are facing higher costs as Moscow demands bigger discounts on the assets they want to sell, amidst tightening exit requirements and the threat of nationalization.

reuters.com

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