Sanctioned Russian bank VTB pays FX bond coupons in roubles

Sanctioned Russian lender VTB (VTBR.MM) made coupon payouts in roubles to holders of its subordinated bonds denominated in U.S. dollars and euros, the National Settlement Depository said on Tuesday.
Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

U.S. payment card firms Visa Inc (V.N) and Mastercard Inc have blocked multiple Russian financial institutions from their network, complying with government sanctions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.