Eastern Europe

Washington Post: Ruble swings against dollar, putting pressure on Putin

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Washington Post

The Moscow Times: Belarus’ Lukashenko says Russia’s behavior arouses suspicion

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The Moscow Times

The Moscow Times: #КризисНаш hashtag shows Russians’ dark humor in face of economic crisis

“Found a job in September at $750. Three months later, I’m now making $350.” Read the story here. 
The Moscow Times

Bloomberg: Russia will keep oil output steady with prices to stabilize

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Bloomberg

NBC News: Oil prices, sanctions and currency collapse put Putin in a bind (VIDEO)

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NBC News

Associated Press: Russia’s sinking economy becoming a global threat

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Associated Press

Associated Press: Ruble collapse shakes Russian economy, consumers

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Associated Press

Financial Times: US risks EU rift on new Russia sanctions

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Financial Times

Washington Post: Russia imposes steep interest rate hike as ruble plummets

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Washington Post

Reuters: Russia invites North Korea leader for May visit – paper

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Reuters

Time: Putin watches Russian economy collapse along with his stature

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interns

White House: Obama to sign Russia sanctions legislation this week

He said that the president intended to sign the bill approved by the Congress. Earnest said earlier that the U.S. administration continued to study …
Interfax-Ukraine

Business Insider: Russians are buying cheese the same way people bought weed in 1980s Brooklyn

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Business Insider

The Moscow Times: Food prices in Russia soar as ruble tumbles further

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The Moscow Times

VICE News: Emergency interest rate hike fails to stop ruble’s freefall as Russia’s economic crisis deepens

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Vice

France 24: Lavrov says Russia will survive sanctions (VIDEO)

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France 24

Associated Press: US stocks open lower; ruble continues to slide

 
Associated Press

Business Insider: Putin wins Russia’s ‘Man Of The Year’ for the 15th time in a row

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Business Insider
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