Russia's Putin orders issue of bonds for funds repatriation in 2018

Putin told a meeting of top businessmen and government officials that these bonds should be issued in 2018.

Reuters reported earlier this month wealthy Russians facing the prospect of targeted U.S. sanctions next year have floated the idea of a special treasury bond to facilitate favorable terms for bringing their cash home.

(Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; Writing by Andrey Ostroukh; Editing by Alison Williams)