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title: "Moscow Times Reports Sharp Fall in Russian Stock Market"
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# Moscow Times Reports Sharp Fall in Russian Stock Market

**Published:** October 23, 2025
**Author:** sharetalk
**Categories:** B2B, Blogs, Energy
**Tags:** Donald Trump, Lukoil, MOEX Russia Index, Moscow Times, Rosneft, sanctions, US President
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**Russian Stocks Slide as US Sanctions Hit Rosneft and Lukoil**

**Russia’s stock market** tumbled sharply on Thursday after the United States announced **new sanctions** targeting the country’s two largest oil producers, **Rosneft** and **Lukoil**, according to the **Moscow Times**.

The **MOEX Russia Index**, which tracks 40 of the nation’s biggest publicly listed firms, **fell as much as 3.6%** to **2,546 points**, its **lowest level in more than a week**. The **RTS Index**, which measures Russian equities in US dollars, dropped by a similar amount.

The **sell-off** was led by the **oil majors** directly impacted by the sanctions:

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**Rosneft shares** declined **3.78%**, and

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**Lukoil shares** slumped **5.85%**, wiping out much of their **October gains**.

The new measures, imposed by **US President Donald Trump**, further escalate economic pressure on Moscow by restricting global trade and financial dealings linked to Russia’s **energy sector** — a cornerstone of its economy.

Analysts said the latest sanctions are likely to **weaken investor confidence** and could trigger **capital outflows**, particularly as Western financial institutions reassess exposure to sanctioned entities.

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