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Russian State Duma passes law restricting foreign business buyback options

The State Duma has enacted legislation preventing foreign investors who exited the Russian market after February 2022 from exercising buyback options for their former assets. This move formalizes a permanent barrier to re-entry for Western firms, though the specific enforcement criteria for individual sectors remain subject to regulatory interpretation.

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#sanctions #divestment #foreign-investment #legislation #russia

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