Russia
Evading Sanctions With Russian MK Companies
Andrew Fink, Matthew Johnston Thu, May 18, 2023, 8:16 AM
Russian MK companies were created to help Russian oligarchs and companies evade sanctions. This is how they do it.
Russia and Eastern Europe
Russian Presidential Press and Information Office
Russia’s annexation of Crimea and support for rebel forces in Eastern Ukraine have precipitated a dramatic fracture in relations between between Russia and the West. In response, a broad Western economic sanctions regime has bitten into the Russian economy, and the United States has sought to shore up support among Eastern European and Baltic states. The annexation and response represent a major test-case for international governance, principles of sovereignty and the reliability of the American security umbrella, particularly NATO.