Russia's PM signals $40 billion state help for Rosneft possible: Vedomosti

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that the state oil champion Rosneft , in need of funds to service its huge debt, may receive 1.5 trillion roubles ($40.6 billion) from state coffers over time, Vedomosti newspaper said on Monday.

EU Banks Seen Bowing to U.S. on Russia Bans as Fines Rise

European banks, contending with escalating U.S. fines for sanctions violations, will likely bow to fresh bans imposed by the U.S. on financing Russian companies as the risks of dealing with the nation mount.

Russia Wealth Fund May Aim at 2 to 1 Bonds/Shares Ratio -Deputy Fin Min

MOSCOW--Russia may aim at having a stocks to bonds ratio at 1 to 2 in its sovereign wealth funds, using Norway's pension fund's structure as an example, Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Storchak said Tuesday.