Western brands flee Russia, global commodities soar as Putin intensifies his attack on Ukraine, and the US announces new sanctions on Russian oligarchs and their families. Plus, Accenture, McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group are the latest companies to flee or suspend operations in Russia.
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US announces new sanctions on Russian oligarchs and their families
Commodity prices soar to highest level since 2008 over Russia supply fears
Western brands flee Russia in unravelling of ‘capitalistic diplomacy’
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