Author: Eleanor Myers

Ukraine reacted with fury over a decision by the world’s anti-money laundering watchdog to keep Russia off its “blacklist.” Kyiv, which has long campaigned for Russia to be on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) register for the worst economic crime offenders, said it is “disappointing” that several countries rejected its inclusion on the list in an October vote. “Russia has displayed both the capacity and intent to engage in activities harmful to FATF member states and the FATF’s mission,” said Vladyslav Vlasiuk, adviser to the Office of the President of Ukraine and presidential commissioner for sanctions policy. FATF sets…