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23. Russia's biggest bank was never removed from SWIFT

Sun Mar 27, 2022, 09:29 PM

Mar 2022

Sberbank (SBER.MM), Russia's largest lender, and Gazprombank were not included because they are the main channels for payments for Russian oil and gas, which EU countries are still buying despite the conflict in Ukraine.

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/eu-excludes-seven-russian-banks-swift-official-journal-2022-03-02/

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Reuters: Ukraine willing to be neutral, says Russia wants to split nation [View all] WarGamer Mar 2022 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Mar 2022 #1

read the link WarGamer Mar 2022 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Mar 2022 #4

I'm surprised by the commitment NOT to retake Russian occupied areas. WarGamer Mar 2022 #5

Me too- I don't think that would be approved in a referendum Alhena Mar 2022 #10

I think the referendum would be for "neutral status" like Switzerland. WarGamer Mar 2022 #11

I hope he doesn't agree to split up Ukraine. Like N and S Korea. HUAJIAO Mar 2022 #6

exactly HUAJIAO Mar 2022 #12

I put it in the same bin as "not joining NATO." Igel Mar 2022 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Mar 2022 #17

At a glance, it sounds like a dirty deal might be in the making? herding cats Mar 2022 #7

that's how I read it. WarGamer Mar 2022 #9

I trust him but..... please don't. HUAJIAO Mar 2022 #13

I doubt Putin will settle for the status quo prior to the invasion. bluewater Mar 2022 #14

Putin will be back Javaman Mar 2022 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Mar 2022 #18

Whatever happens, sanctions need to stay in place Qutzupalotl Mar 2022 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Mar 2022 #21

Russia's biggest bank was never removed from SWIFT former9thward Mar 2022 #23

yup... WarGamer Mar 2022 #24

The only solution is for all land grab taken back. LiberalFighter Mar 2022 #20

Russia should be destroyed for what they have done, not Ukraine. Dawson Leery Mar 2022 #22

Appeasement is not the answer. SoonerPride Mar 2022 #27