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Brexit Could Benefit Russian Businesses, Ambassador Says

  • 3 Dec 10:21

Russia sees both the positive and negative aspects of Great Britain’s exit from the European Union, Moscow’s ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin toldRIA Novosti. According to the diplomat, Britain’s stay in the EU could benefit Russia in terms of greater predictability of relations and the already existing base of pan-European standards and agreements. “But on the other hand, if Brexit happens, we will have new opportunities, because the barriers established by the EU will disappear. For example, in trade there are now about 20 barriers and restrictions of this kind: for steel, in the chemical industry, for chromium,” said Kelin. He. Read more...

Russia is open for business post-Brexit

  • 27 Sep 08:54

Theresa May’s call at the G20 summit for “frank and open dialogue” with Russia comes in the wake of her telephone conversation in August with President Vladimir Putin, when both leaders underlined their shared interest in fighting terrorism. In the context of post-Brexit uncertainty, it would be unwise to ignore another interest the two nations share – that of developing business ties. Surprise call The recent G20 summit marked the first face-to-facemeetingbetween the British prime minister Theresa May and Russian president Vladimir Putin. The tone of the discussions was broadly positive. While May acknowledged the “complex and serious. Read more...