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Disabling the updates feature will not protect iOS and Android smartphone owners from remote blocking if Apple and Google decide to do so. But experts doubt Some companies have begun sending out letters to their employees recommending that they turn off the automatic software and app updates feature on smartphones and tablets. “Within the framework of possible sanctions, the blocking functionality...

According to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the sanctionsintroduced by the West because of the military operation in Ukraine are immoral and will result in damage to thosewho introduces them Maria Zakharova Countries imposing sanctions against Russia because of the operation in Ukraine should be prepared for the fact that the restrictions will hit them themselves, Russian Foreign Mi...

Sberbank was not included in the list of banks that propose to disconnect from SWIFT in the EU, Bloomberg found out. List of seven banks that European countries are now discussing, The European Union is discussing the disconnection from the SWIFT system of seven Russian banks, including VTB. It is reported by Bloomberg with reference to the preliminary list of banks. In addition to VTB, this list ...

There are no direct sanctions against agricultural products, but they affect farmers indirectly. The Ukrainian crisis can sharply raise grain prices. What can cause this and what difficulties in agriculture can arise? Problems will be, but not critical. US and European sanctions do not yet affect domestic agricultural products, but they will affect farmers indirectly. Basic foodstuffs are localize...

Treasury Departmentcalled RDIF "Putin's fund" and a symbol of "Russian kleptocracy". The fund said The Russian direct investment fund, which fell under US sanctions , has promised to use all means of protection in response to the "defamatory" statements of the administration of President Joe Biden, the fund said in a message to RBC. “The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has never been involve...

The growth of exchange rates in Russia may affect the cost of food, said Dmitry Leonov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Rusprodsoyuz. The exchange rate of the Central Bank on February 25 reached 86.93 rubles. per US dollar , on February 26 it is set at 83.55 rubles. According to Leonov, it is premature to make any serious forecasts, but one should not forget that the currency component is present ...

France is setting depositors to be included in an additional EU sanctions list due to possible ties with the Russian authorities, the head of the Ministry of Finance said.Such assets may be seized Paris will identify all Russians with deposits in French banks who may be additionally included in the sanctions list due to their proximity to the Russian authorities, French Finance Minister Bruno Le M...

The European Union has obliged leasing companies serving commercial airlines to terminate contracts with Russian carriers until February 28. It's not clear yet, AerCap, one of the world's largest commercial aviation leasing companies, has announced the termination of cooperation with Russian airlines. A message for investors about this is published on the company's website. The company explained t...

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov assessed the sanctions imposed against Russiaas serious but statedthat the country is well prepared for them Dmitry Peskov Western sanctions due to Russia's military operation in Ukraine were predictable, and Moscow prepared for them. This was stated by the press secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov, whose words are quoted by TASS. “The sanctions are very seriou...

The head of the department saidthat all hospitals in Ukraine continue to work According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, 198 people were killed and 1,115 people were injured as a result of hostilities. This was announced by the head of the department Viktor Lyashko. “The medical system continues to work, the ministry, for its part, is doing everything possible and impossible to get everything...

According to Medvedev, sanctionstaken because of "political impotence" and Dmitry Medvedev will not be able to change the decision on the operation in the Donbass with such measures In the event of the arrest of money from Russians and domestic companies abroad, it is necessary to respond symmetrically, said Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council. This is how he commented...

blocking accounts. At the same time, the broker emphasized Many Interactive Brokers (IB) clients received official messages warning of possible account freezes. Copies of letters from IB were published by at least five users in a Russian-speaking group and chat dedicated to working with an American broker. The broker lists several possible risks and, in particular, warns “residents of Russia” and ...

The list, consisting of dozens of companies, includes Russian banks, aircraft and shipbuilding corporations, the Ministry of Defense, and the Foreign Intelligence Service. It is forbidden to conclude transactions with him and provide them with financing The European Union has published a regulation on sanctions against companies in the Russian defense, financial and space sectors. The list of thos...

The European Union decided to limit financial flows from Russia by banning European banks from accepting deposits from Russians and Russian companies in excess of €100,000.A ban on the sale of securities in euros to clients from Russia has also been introduced. The European Union imposed restrictions on deposits in European banks for wealthy Russians and Russian companies, and also banned the sale...

Moody's was the first of the Big Three to put Russia's sovereign credit rating on review with the possibility of downgrading. The same procedure was carried out with respect to the Ukrainian rating The international rating agency Moody's Investors Service has put Russia's long-term credit rating for obligations in local and foreign currencies, which is at the level of Baa3, on the list for review ...

Mikhail Fedorov explained that such actions will encourage young people and activists in Russia to counter Moscow's "military aggression" Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov turned to Apple CEO Tim Cook and asked him to disconnect Russians from the AppStore. Fedorov posted screenshots of Cook's letters in English and Ukrainian on his Telegram channel. He also asked Cook t...

Brussels imposed a ban on the sale of aircraft, spare parts and equipment to Russian airlines.They also cannot provide insurance and maintenance services. The EU has announced sanctions against the Russian transport sector, which include a ban on the sale of aircraft and aircraft parts, the EU Council said in a statement. The Union introduced a ban on the export to Russia of goods and technologies...

The United States will not impose sanctions on Russia's oil and gas industry, as they could lead to higher energy prices, US State Department senior energy security adviser Amos Hochstein told Bloomberg TV. “If we target the oil and gas sector for Putin, and in this case the Russian energy establishment, then prices will jump. Perhaps he (Putin. -) would sell only half of his products, but at a do...

After the recognition by Russia of the LPR and DPR and the start of a military operation in Ukraine, Kiev severed diplomatic relations with Moscow, and the EU, the USAand other countries have imposed sanctions. Who announced the restrictions - in RBC infographics Russia recognized the DPR and LPR on February 21. Early on the morning of February 24, Vladimir Putin announced a special military opera...

Air traffic was interrupted due to a pandemic. With a decrease in the number of infections Russia“opens” more and more foreign destinations for flights From March 14, Russia will resume flights with Indonesia and China, which were interrupted due to the spread of COVID-19 , according to the operational headquarters for combating coronavirus infection. “Taking into account the epidemiological situa...

In the context of the current foreign political tension, many citizens are worried about their economic well-being. In particular, on February 24, an increased demand for cash currency was noted in a number of banks. But, according to economists, there is no reason to worry about food in the current situation. Agricultural production in Russia continues to grow. And, say, imported buckwheat occupi...

The sanctions list also includes the sons of Nikolai Patrushev,Sergei Kiriyenko and Sergei Chemezov Roman Rotenberg Canada has published a sanctions list against Russia. In particular, Russian businessmen Boris Rotenberg, Yevgeny Prigozhin, representative of the President of Russia Sergei Ivanov, as well as their children, were subject to restrictions. The government of Canada explained these sanc...

As part of the new sanctions package, New Zealand has suspended the issuance of visas to Russian officials and other citizens,related to the “invasion of Ukraine” New Zealand has banned the issuance of visas to Russian officials and other citizens associated with the “invasion of Ukraine.” This was stated by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, reports the local edition of the RNZ. According to the head...

The new measures will affect up to 70% of the banking services market, as well as the energy sector of the Russian economy. Brussels will limit the supply of semiconductors, The second package of EU sanctions includes restrictions on the Russian oil market, announced the head of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen. “We are targeting the energy sector, a key area of ​​the economy tha...

IvanovThe United States included Ivan Sechin, Sergei Ivanov Jr. and Andrei Patrushev in the sanctions lists due to Russia's operation in Ukraine. This was reported in a statement by the US Treasury. Ivan Sechin is the son of the head of Rosneft, Igor Sechin, Sergei Ivanov is the son of the ex-Minister of Defense, and now the special representative of the President of Russia on environmental issues...

Russia has enough financial resources to ensure the stability of the financial system in the face of sanctions, the government said. Formerly USA,Britain and the EU promised to tighten restrictions in connection with the situation around Ukraine The government has prepared measures to protect financial markets and major Russian companies from sanctions and other threats, its press service said in ...

The head of the European Commission promised to freeze Russia's property in the EU and deprive Russian banks of access to European markets The European Union will impose sanctions against strategic sectors of the Russian economy and block the access of Russian banks to European financial markets. This was stated by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. “Today we will prese...

In connection with the escalation of the military conflict in the Donbass, a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, founder of Veles Meat Processing Plant LLC, member of the board of the National Union of Meat Processors of Russia and secretary of the regional branch of the United Russia party, Alexander Iltyakov, said that he was ready to accommodate and employ refugees in the villag...

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will lead to an increase in world food prices, which are already close to multi-year highs, analysts and traders have warned. This is due to the fact that importers will have to look for alternative supplies due to the conflict between two large exporters. The aggravation of Russian-Ukrainian relations may lead to a further increase in worl...

against the largest Russian financial institutions, the State Department said. The White House explained The United States, in the event of further escalation in Ukraine, is ready to impose sanctions against any Russian financial institution. State Department spokesman Ned Price stated this at a briefing. “We are ready to take action against the two largest financial institutions in Russia at the ...