Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country is facing increasingly severe sanctions imposed by the U.S., the E.U. and other allied countries. Here’s how the economic penalties are rippling through Russia’s economy, affecting everyone from President Vladimir Putin to everyday citizens.
0:00 Sanctions are hitting the Russian economy hard
0:20 A recap of sanctions on Russia since it invaded Ukraine
1:28 How sanctions have affected the Russian ruble
2:10 The Russian response of capital controls
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