Republican candidate for Congress has ties to US-sanctioned Russian firms
(The Guardian Russia)

Greg Gianforte of Montana owns shares in Russian index funds$250,000 invested in funds with holdings in Gazprom and RosneftA Republican congressional candidate has financial ties to a number of Russian companies that have been sanctioned by the United States, the Guardian has learned.Greg Gianforte, who is the GOP standard bearer in the upcoming special election in Montana, owns just under $250,000 in shares in two index funds that are invested in the Russian economy to match its overall performance. Related: Russia `targeted Trump adviser in bid to infiltrate campaign` Continue reading...