Vladimir Putin has ordered his cabinet to prepare for the return of western companies, a sign of a potential corporate renaissance from the unfolding US-Russia rapprochement. Russia’s president said on Friday he wanted Russian companies to have “certain advantages” over “those that return to our market” as payback for western sanctions.

Russia needs a regulatory mechanism for Western companies that seek to return to the country so that Russian firms do not lose their competitive edge, President Vladimir Putinsaid Friday. “We can regulate the return to our market of those who want to return accordingly [by] creating an advantage for our own manufacturers,

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Western Carolina faces the Samford Bulldogs after Marcus Kell scored 31 points in the Catamounts' 91-86 loss to the Chattanooga Mocs.

Central Michigan hosts the Western Michigan Broncos after Ayanna-Sarai Darrington scored 20 points in Central Michigan's 74-62 win against the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Western Michigan is the top team in the MAC with 36.2 points in the paint led by Markhi Strickland averaging 8.7. The Chippewas are 4-9 ag

Western Michigan Broncos (10-14, 6-7 MAC) at Central Michigan Chippewas (11-14, 6-7 MAC) Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan hosts Western Michigan after Ayanna-Sarai Darrington scored 20 points in Central Michigan's 74-62 win against the Eastern Michigan Eagles.