EN+ Surges After U.S. Sanctions Decision

The video discusses the US administration's proposal to lift sanctions on Russian companies if Congress does not object within 30 days. The focus is on Oleg Deripaska, a Russian billionaire, who is required to reduce his holdings in companies like Rusal to below 50%. The discussion includes the transfer of ownership to entities like a Russian state-owned bank and the implications of Deripaska's control over these assets. The US Treasury aims to ensure Deripaska cannot benefit from these assets, maintaining sanctions against him.

What is the main criticism from Capitol Hill regarding the US administration's proposal?

• It is too harsh on Deripaska.

• It is too lenient on Deripaska and Russian interests.

• It does not involve Congress.

• It is too complicated to implement.

What is Oleg Deripaska required to do as part of the deal?

• Transfer his assets to the US government.

• Reduce his holdings in Russian companies to below 50%.

• Increase his holdings in Rusal.

• Sell all his assets.

What is a concern regarding Deripaska's reduction of holdings?

• Whether he will sell his assets to the US.

• If he will increase his holdings instead.

• If he will donate all his assets to charity.

• Whether he will divest before or after price spikes.

To whom is Deripaska transferring ownership of his assets?

• A Russian state-owned bank and his own charity.

• A US private bank.

• His family members.

• The US Treasury.

What is the US Treasury's stance on Deripaska's control over his assets?

• He will have full control.

• He will have partial control.

• He will not have any control or benefit from them.

• He will be able to manage them secretly.