Sanctions Threaten London’s Secretive Russian Oligarchs

During the past decade London has proved a magnet for rich Russians. But the billions of rubles that pour into the City of London could be under threat, as Britain weighs economic sanctions against Russia following Moscow’s annexation of Crimea.   In London’s wealthy districts of Kensington and Chelsea, street names like Moscow Road and St. Petersburgh Place point to the historic appeal for wealthy Russians. Parts of the city are affectionately known as ‘Londongrad’ by Russian...

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