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Russian ruble weathers sanctions storm
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Russian ruble weathers sanctions storm

Having plunged to a record low against the US dollar in early March, the ruble has since recovered most of its losses. Does this mean sanctions can’t impact the Russian economy as much as the West hoped? We asked Eurasia Group senior analyst Jason Bush for his take on the strength of Russia’s economy amid the war and the Western backlash.

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What We're Watching: Western "unity", Putin boosts ruble, China-India meeting
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What We're Watching: US-EU gas deal, Putin's ruble ruse, China-India meeting

NATO united but Europe less so on Russia, Putin's ruble ruse, China/India patching things up