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Russia’s economy is struggling from sanctions, western officials say. Here’s why
Russia’s economy is showing signs of strain amid high inflation and a tightening labour market, which G7 and European officials say is proof that western sanctions over the war in Ukraine are working. The Central Bank of Russia, which is independent from …