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Moscow’s ‘Fortress Russia’ strategy
FromFT News Briefing
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9 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2022
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A US Senate committee will begin debating a pair of bills designed to reshape technology regulation, and US banks are gearing up for interest rate rises planned by the Federal Reserve this year. Plus, the FT’s Moscow bureau chief, Max Seddon, explains how Russia has built up its economy to protect itself from sanctions. Mentioned in this podcast:US Senate committee to debate legislation targeting Big Tech’s powerBank of America projects ‘robust’ interest income growth as loans reboundMoscow’s sanction-proofing efforts weaken western threatsHong Kong residents hire private jets to take their pets out of isolated cityThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber and Gavin Kallmann. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jan 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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