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Now playing Next France G7 leaders pledge to ban or phase out Russian oil imports France, Germany, Italy, Britain, Japan, Canada and the USA say stopping the flow of Russian oil will cut the main artery of Vladimir Putin’s economy and deny him the revenue he needs to fund the war. 08/05/2022
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Now playing Next Russia Which are some of the Western firms still operating in Russia? Many Western companies have stopped their Russian operations to comply with sanctions, but some very recognisable brands are still doing business there - so what's the deal? 25/03/2022
Now playing Next Europe Decoded As sanctions bite, how much economic pain is Putin willing to take? The Russian president has predicted his country will emerge more independent and self-sufficient from international isolation. 17/03/2022
Now playing Next Money Russians queue for cash as sanctions bite and hyperinflation looms Russians wary that sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine would deal a crippling blow to their economy have been flocking to banks and ATMs for days. 28/02/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News EU27 agree 'massive and severe' Russia sanctions over Ukraine invasion Meeting in Brussels, EU leaders agreed on sanctions to hit several sectors at the heart of Russia's economy, with more details to be given on Friday. 24/02/2022
Now playing Next Money Russia's central bank proposes ban on crypto use and mining Energy consumption has been cited as a reason for a potential ban in Russia, the world's third-largest crypto mining hub. 21/01/2022
Now playing Next Russia First stage of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is complete, says Putin The controversial project aims to deliver Russian gas to Germany. 04/06/2021
Now playing Next Russia Russia unveils €390 billion plan to overhaul its economy The money will be shared between 13 so-called National Projects which include increasing the fertility rate and reducing air pollution in cities. 11/02/2019
Now playing Next Russia Could Russia's plan to shun the dollar boost its economy? The government is preparing a bill to ‘de-dollarize’ the Russian economy in response to incoming US sanctions. Drawn-up using ideas from VTB bank head Andrei Kostin, the bill could be approved by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in just two weeks. 04/10/2018
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