Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

There is little chance of repayment if Ukraine cannot remain independent of Russia

As foreign banks help expat employees to leave the country, Russian desks 'are still operating'

Market unsure how Russian borrowers can identify foreign bondholders after rouble ruling

Middle East market the only game in town for ECM after a bear market for equities arrived in Europe on Monday, following reports that the US and its allies are considering an embargo on Russian crude oil

As Russia is frozen out, opportunities knock for Middle East markets

Billions tied up at major arrangers of Russian syndicated loans

Development bank also exploring funding package for Ukraine

Rouble option could prevent CDS trigger

Ukraine paid a bond coupon on Tuesday but Russia is taking steps to stop repaying foreign investors

Market would bear no grudge if Ukraine decided to withhold upcoming coupon payment

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has ended a rally in European banking stocks

A moratorium on debt payments would hurt Western lenders and investors but also Russia's long term market reputation