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Russia’s Central Bank Raises Rates to 16 Percent

The bank warned that its tight monetary policy would continue “for a long period” as it attempts slow an economy in danger of overheating.

By Ivan Nechepurenko

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E.U. Moves to Tap Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine

A plan to use interest earned on frozen Russian central bank assets could provide up to 15 billion euros for Ukraine, but faces hurdles before final approval.

By Monika Pronczuk and Eshe Nelson

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UK Accuses Russia of Yearslong Cyberattacks

The government said a group “almost certainly” linked to Russia’s intelligence service carried out sustained cyberespionage operations with the goal of undermining trust in the British political system.

By Megan Specia and Adam Satariano

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Russia Puts Jamala, Popular Ukrainian Singer, on Wanted List

Jamala, the song contest’s 2016 champion, had been a prominent advocate for Crimea’s Tatar population. The region was annexed from Ukraine by Russia in 2014.

By Ivan Nechepurenko