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How sanctions against Russian oligarchs work
Feb 25, 2022

How sanctions against Russian oligarchs work

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"These are people who personally gained from the Kremlin’s policies, and they should share in the pain," President Joe Biden said of sanctions aimed at Russian oligarchs. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Plus, a look at Putin's vast currency reserves and the quiet dread gripping New York City's Little Ukraine.

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Kai Ryssdal speaks with the New York Times’ Ana Swanson and the Washington Post’s Heather Long about supply shocks, how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might impact the global economy, the inflation-managing challenges facing the Federal Reserve.

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How do sanctions against Russian oligarchs actually work?

by Matt Levin
Feb 25, 2022
A relatively small team in the Treasury Department works with banks to ensure sanctions are followed.
"These are people who personally gained from the Kremlin’s policies, and they should share in the pain," President Joe Biden said of sanctions aimed at Russian oligarchs.
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Quiet dread coats daily life in NYC's Little Ukraine

by Kristin Schwab
Feb 25, 2022
"I mean, we’re a small community here, but most everybody can identify with Ukraine to some extent," said the owner of Veselka, a popular restaurant.
At Little Ukraine's popular restaurant Veselka, people have been seeking comfort and community.
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What has the U.S.-China trade war achieved?

by Jennifer Pak
Feb 25, 2022
The U.S. and China have been engaged in a trade war for nearly four years. What's the scorecard?
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Why countries stockpile foreign cash

by Savannah Maher
Feb 25, 2022
For one, foreign reserves help mitigate the effects of international sanctions.
Russia is about to put a "hefty" stockpile of foreign reserves to the test.
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