“And so we are deeply concerned about the worsening climate for media freedom in Russia,” Michael Posner said.

Officials said only 60 missiles can be sold to the Gulf nation, although they had requested for more than 200 units.

Former tennis star Boris Becker said it was a "big honor and a privilege" to be in the presence of "the greatest living sportsman.

The group will also seek to get rid of unprofitable services contracts in which it manages networks for operators.

The company, which has announced 8,000 job cuts in France, said it will implement a 1.5-billion-euro cost reduction plan.

The Swiss authorities have now frozen about $700 million, compared to a previous figure of 410 million Swiss francs.