Russia-exposed stocks plummet as tougher Western sanctions loom

A small toy figure and gold imitation are seen in front of the Polymetal logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Feb 24 (Reuters) – Shares in Russian exposed companies bore the brunt of selling pressure across European and U.S. equity markets on Thursday after Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, raising the prospect of tougher sanctions.

U.S.-listed shares of Russian…