Vladimir Putin

The UK has added Russian oligarch and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich to its list of sanctioned individuals as part of its efforts to “isolate” Russian President Vlamidir Putin — throwing the sale of the London club into doubt. In...

Western sanctions are already disrupting Russia’s economy, with the ruble slumping 30% and interest rates jumping to 20%. Here’s what’s happening and how the situation could play out. Analysts are warning that runs on Russian banks are now on the...