The Russian group behind the ransomware attack against meatpacker JBS SA goes by the name of REvil, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Sweden's Transport Agency said on Monday that Swedish airlines should consider avoiding Belarus airspace after a Belarusian warplane intercepted a flight between Greece and Lithuania and forced it down in Minsk on Sunday.
Possible harsh Western sanctions against Belarus for its move to force a Ryanair flight to land could exacerbate its economic vulnerability and lead to higher dependence on its neighbour Russia, S&P Global Ratings said on Wednesday.
Russia's Magnit, one of the country's top retailers, still has some room to make acquisitions, albeit probably smaller ones, following its purchase of rival Dixy, Magnit CEO Jan Dunning told Reuters.
Russia-focused gold producer Nordgold plans an initial public offering (IPO) of at least 25% of its existing shares in London and Moscow, it said on Thursday, with two sources saying the company would target a valuation of up to $5 billion.