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Now playing Next Russia Russian state takes control of Carlsberg and Danone Assets belonging to two major European companies in Russia were seized through a presidential decree signed by Vladimir Putin. 17/07/2023
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Now playing Next the global conversation 'Putin has ruined the future of Russia', Bill Browder tells Euronews "The war has to end. Then there have to be reparations and there has to be a democratic government before we can ever look at Russia the same again", said the Kremlin critic. 12/12/2022
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Now playing Next France G7 leaders pledge to ban or phase out Russian oil imports France, Germany, Italy, Britain, Japan, Canada and the USA say stopping the flow of Russian oil will cut the main artery of Vladimir Putin’s economy and deny him the revenue he needs to fund the war. 08/05/2022
Now playing Next Russia Russian sanctions 'will only be real once oil and gas imports are hit' The EU wants to ban coal imports from Russia. But economist Vicky Pryce says sanctions will only bite once Russian gas and oil are targeted. 05/04/2022
Now playing Next Money Explained: Why Europe is balking at a proposed ban on Russian energy The West has so far resisted sanctions on Russian energy. But in the face of alleged war crimes, some in Europe are pushing for an outright ban. 05/04/2022
Now playing Next Russia McDonald's franchisees keep restaurants in Russia open Mcdonald's has temporarily closed all of the Russian outlets that it owns because of the country's invasion of Ukraine -- but around 100 under franchise remain open. 30/03/2022
Now playing Next Russia Which are some of the Western firms still operating in Russia? Many Western companies have stopped their Russian operations to comply with sanctions, but some very recognisable brands are still doing business there - so what's the deal? 25/03/2022
Now playing Next Europe Decoded As sanctions bite, how much economic pain is Putin willing to take? The Russian president has predicted his country will emerge more independent and self-sufficient from international isolation. 17/03/2022