# ING said it saw "no realistic expectation that the buyer will obtain the ​necessary approvals" for the deal.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Reuters*

## Key points

- ING has terminated the sale of its Russian business due to approval issues.
- The bank does not expect any buyer to obtain necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
- ING anticipates any alternative exit from Russia will have a similar financial impact.
- The estimated hit to ING's CET1 ratio from the exit is 7 basis points.

**Companies:** ING
**Countries:** Russia

[Read the full story on Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/ing-terminates-sale-agreement-russian-business-2026-04-07/)

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