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World Service,27 Jan 2015,28 mins

Spectre of Sanctions Loom over Russia Again

World Business Report

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As fighting escalates in eastern Ukraine, increased sanctions look likely once more. We hear how that violence is affecting everyday business in Ukraine and Marina Shestakova, chief risk officer from Wermuth Asset Management in Moscow tells us what impact increased sanctions might have on Russia. Also, the Troika is in Cyprus to check up on its economic progress. Fiona Mullen from Sapienta Economics tells us whether they will be pleased with what they find. Plus, will Barbie's latest make-over help Mattel turn its fortunes around?

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