Italy's Tecnimont becomes co-defendant in EuroChem's RUB 203 billion lawsuit
The Moscow Arbitrazh (Commercial) Court has granted the request of EuroChem Severo-Zapad-2 LLC to make the Italian company Tecnimont a co-defendant in EuroChem's lawsuit against Tecnimont's Russian subsidiary, MT Russia LLC, according to the arbitration case file, RBC reports.
29.10.25Moscow Exchange to launch "In" accounts for foreign investors in December
The National Clearing Centre (NCC, part of the Moscow Exchange Group) gave a presentation for banks and brokers on 24 October to unveil the workings and launch date of "In" accounts, which were introduced by presidential decree. This was reported by RBC Investments, citing the NCC documents and financial market sources.
28.10.25Government approves bill tightening oversight over foreign investment
The government commission on legislative activity has supported amendments by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to the $ Law$ on Foreign Investment in Businesses of Strategic Importance for National Defence and State Security, as well as respective amendments to laws on subsoil resources, competition protection, and natural monopolies. This was reported by RBC.
28.10.2512 foreign brands enter Russian market since January
In the first three quarters of 2025, 12 foreign brands, including brands from Europe and the United States, entered the Russian market, according to analytics by Commonwealth Partnership (CMWP) consulting company.
28.10.25State Council investment committee mulls criteria for foreign companies' return to Russia
The principles governing the return to the Russian market of foreign companies that left the country after 2022 $ were discussed$ at a meeting of the State Council's investment committee.
27.10.25EU adopts 19th sanctions package but fails to agree on frozen Russian assets
On 23 October, the European Union adopted the 19th sanctions package against Russia.
27.10.25Media reveal which foreign manufacturers wish to assemble autos in Russia
Eight automakers may come to Russia and start assembling their vehicles there, Autonews reports. They are South Korea's KGM, China's Rox, Bestune, GAC, BAIC, MG, Changan, and the Volga brand.
27.10.25Bild estimates number of German companies remaining in Russia
About 1,400 companies with "German roots" – subsidiaries of German firms in which German individuals and entities hold controlling stakes – continue to operate in Russia. This is reported by Bild, citing data from the Delegation of German Business in Russia.
21.10.25Russian businesspeople with dual citizenship will be allowed simplified "repatriation"
The Russian authorities plan to simplify the procedure for approving foreign investments in strategic companies for entrepreneurs holding dual citizenship or residence permits in another country who are subject to sanctions by Western countries.
21.10.25Supreme Court rules on dispute between Sovcombank and J.P. Morgan
The business disputes panel of the Russian Supreme Court has issued a ruling on a case brought by Sovcombank (replaced in November 2023 by Sodeistvie Mezhdunarodnym Raschetam LLC — an independent legal entity to which the bank's frozen assets were transferred) against J.P. Morgan Securities PLC (United Kingdom) and J.P. Morgan Bank International LLC.
