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World Service,29 Nov 2014,28 mins

Russia's Troubles

In the Balance

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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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