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Russia's Troubles

The conflict in Ukraine, western sanctions and falling oil prices - do they add up to the worst crisis yet to face Vladimir Putin?

We look at the challenges currently facing Russia. The conflict in Ukraine, the resulting western sanctions against Russia, and the rapid drop in international oil price have all conspired to drive inflation up. Combined with a sharp decline in the value of the rouble - are Russians getting nervous? Does this all add up to the worst crisis yet to face Vladimir Putin?

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28 minutes

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  • Sat 29 Nov 201408:32GMT
  • Sat 29 Nov 201418:32GMT
  • Sun 30 Nov 201403:32GMT

In The Balance Podcast

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