Category Archives: strategic industries

Strategic Sectors Law Update – First Commission Meeting of 2014

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Jesse Heath

On June 26, 2014, PM Medvedev chaired the first 2014 meeting of the Commission on Foreign Investment. At the meeting, several deals were discussed/approved and amendments to the Strategic Sectors Law were discussed. According to public sources, the following deals … Continue reading →

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The Matrix Strikes Back – the Sanctions and Russia’s Post-US Economic Model

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Jesse Heath

Everyone agreed that the first round of Russia sanctions were laughably ineffective, aimed at a motley assortment of Kremlin B-teamers, whom Putin demoted to limit the damage they can cause and about whom Putin couldn’t care less. The second round … Continue reading →

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Strategic Sectors Law Update – Second (and Last) Commission Meeting of 2013

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Jesse Heath

On November 13, 2013, PM Medvedev held the second and final meeting of the Commission on Foreign Investment for 2013. According to public sources, the following deals were addressed: China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Corp. –> Yamal … Continue reading →

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Strategic Sectors Law Update – First Commission Meeting of 2013 and Amendments to Law

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Jesse Heath

On April 19, PM Medvedev held the first Foreign Investment Commission meeting of 2013. At the outset, Medvedev noted that Russia received over $50 bln in FDI inflows over the course of 2012. This statement is drawn from Central Bank … Continue reading →

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Strategic Sectors Law Update – Third Commission Meeting of 2012

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Jesse Heath

On November 28, 2012, PM Medvedev chaired a session of the Commission on Foreign Investment, the third time the Commission has met this year. Changes to Russia’s Business Environment In his prepared remarks, Medvedev noted Russia’s recent improvement in the … Continue reading →

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