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The Secret Supply Chain Keeping Russia's Jets in the Air

Russian airlines are circumventing US, European Union and UK sanctions by procuring aviation equipment via India, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Kazakhstan, among others, a Bloomberg investigation shows. Some spare parts were tracked by serial numbers as they journeyed from Western suppliers to intermediaries to Russian companies. Bloomberg News contacted parties involved in such deals, and several said they would no longer do business with each other or with Russia. Bloomberg's Kate Duffy reports.

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BP's Ousted Chair Manifold Disputes Firm's Accusations

Former BP Chairman Albert Manifold says he was fired without warning or explanation and will challenge the company's version of events, deepening the turmoil around the UK oil major's latest leadership change. BP fired Manifold on Tuesday after eight months on the job, citing "serious concerns" related to "governance standards, oversight and conduct." Bloomberg's Mitchell Ferman has more.

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