Summary
- The President of the Russian Federation signed Federal Law No. 319-FZ on 4 August 2026, introducing significant changes for foreign investors.
- This law adds a new Article 20.1 to the Federal Law on Foreign Investments, impacting buy-back options for departing sellers.
- Russian courts are now empowered to cancel these buy-back options, which were previously utilized by many foreign investors.
- The law raises questions about compensation, as it places the decision in the hands of the court, potentially altering investor protections.
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