Russians feel the pain of international sanctions
Tuesday, March 01, 2022 | 3890 Views |
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Russians feel the pain of international sanctions
He can't afford to get a mortgage in Moscow now interest rates have been hiked.
Millions of Russians like him are starting to feel the effect of Western economic sanctions designed to punish the country for invading neighbouring Ukraine.
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