After Russia invaded Ukraine, Western nations hit Russia with massive sanctions. We talk to a resident in Moscow about how his life has changed and WSJ’s Georgi Kantchev on how Russia has responded to the sanctions.

Further Reading:

- Russian Deficit Soars to $25 Billion on War Spending, Oil Embargo 

- Russia Boosts China Trade to Counter Western Sanctions 

Further Listening:

- Three Ukrainians on Enduring a Year of War 

- The Financial Punishment of Russia 

- How Putin Has Planned For Sanctions 

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