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Russian Bank Getting $2.2B Bailout

In the latest sign of trouble for Russia’s economy, state bank Vneshekonombank (VEB) will receive a bailout worth $2.2 billion after being hit hard by Western economic sanctions. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday that “unorthodox measures” were needed to support the bank that has been a favorite of Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The current…