How will sanctions impact Russia?

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What can we do to prepare if the Russian-Ukraine war gets even worse?

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Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it has been subject to thousands of sanctions from the West - but despite this, Russia’s economy is thriving. So how is the world’s most sanctioned country getting around them? And what does this tell us about how effectiv ...  Show more

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, a wide range of sanctions has been imposed by western countries. Sanctions are penalties imposed by one country on another, to stop it acting aggressively, or breaking international law.    

We’re joined by David Uren - an economic analyst ...