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Ukrainians in the U.S. struggle to send money home as war rages
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 7, 2022
In a typical year, they send more than $500 million to family and friends. Now, it's not easy.
What would Europe do if Russia cuts off natural gas?
by
David Brancaccio
, Erika Soderstrom
, Rose Conlon
and Jarrett Dang
Mar 4, 2022
Unpacking Europe's reliance on Russian energy — and the risks that now carries.
How does isolating Russia affect global aviation?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Mar 2, 2022
"We have gone backward probably about 30 years in a blink of an eye," says Jon Ostrower, editor of aviation industry website The Air Current.
Russia is trying to prop up the ruble ... but it's not working
Mar 2, 2022
The ruble is a free-floating currency whose value tracks supply and demand. But sanctions have demolished demand and wrecked the market.
Germany turns tough toward Russia over Ukraine invasion
Feb 28, 2022
Germany dropped its opposition to some tough new sanctions against Russia and is now stepping up spending on defense.
How Russia could feel the sting of being excluded from SWIFT
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Feb 28, 2022
Being cut off from the SWIFT system means Russian banks can't legally or efficiently execute transactions.
Russia’s economic isolation has a long history
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 24, 2022
Once again, a professor of Russian history says, ordinary Russians will be "the ones who shoulder the daily burden."
For public good, not for profit.
Why it's tough to wean the West off Russian oil and gas
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 24, 2022
For 15 years the EU has been talking about decreasing its dependence on Russia's gas and oil, but it didn't do it intime.
How will Biden's additional sanctions affect the Russian economy?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Feb 24, 2022
"So long as Putin continues to be president of Russia, Russia will not be able to benefit from the global economy," said the Atlantic Council's Eddie Fishman.
Higher prices, more risk: How Russia's war on Ukraine is likely to affect the global economy
Feb 24, 2022
The invasion has introduced a lot of unknowns for global trade, financial markets and national economies. It's also a blow to the pandemic recovery.