Sanctions on the exchange of the ruble, an interview with the owner of the Delo group. The main thing for the night

What sanctions can the US imposeand the EU because of the fear of Russia's "invasion" of Ukraine, the Kremlin is discussing the resignation of the governor of the Orenburg region, what the co-owner of the Delo group is thinking about turning it into Maersk - in an RBC review

Bloomberg learned about the plan of anti-Russian sanctions with the restriction of currency exchange

The United States and the European Union are considering sanctions against major Russian banks and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) if Russia “attacks” Ukraine, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. US President Joe Biden may raise this issue during a conversation scheduled for today with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the agency's interlocutors say.

In addition, among the most likely restrictions may be the conversion of rubles into dollars and other foreign currencies, including euros and pounds sterling. An option is also being considered to introduce restrictions for investors to buy Russian debt on the secondary market. Moscow has repeatedly stated that it is not preparing an invasion of Ukraine.

The Kremlin discussed the resignation of the governor of the Orenburg region

The governor of the Orenburg region, Denis Pasler, may leave his post, two sources familiar with the situation in the region told RBC. The interlocutors assess the likelihood of his leaving the post of governor as high, noting that active consultations are now underway on this issue with the presidential administration.