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How are sanctions affecting Russia?
With nearly $12 billion of new Russia sanctions announced by the EU, we discuss the economic impacts they are having, and how they are causing a brain drain.
With nearly $12 billion of new Russia sanctions announced by the EU, we discuss the economic impacts those already announced are having, and how they are causing young tech workers to leave the country.
It's hoped the latest sanctions will weaken Moscow’s “war machine” through trade bans and technology export controls.
(Picture: Oil refinery plant of petroleum on the background of of the Russian flag. Credit: Anton Petrus)
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Thu 16 Feb 202301:06GMT
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