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In the Balance: Russia's Troubles

29/11/2014

Russia's Troubles

BBC World Service - In the Balance, Russia's Troubles

The conflict in Ukraine, western sanctions and falling oil prices - are Russians nervous?

The conflict in Ukraine, western sanctions and falling oil prices - do they add up to the worst crisis yet to face Vladimir Putin?

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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