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Of oligarchs, oil and rubles

Planet Money

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Economic Turbulence and Oil Dynamics in Russia

This chapter explores the economic behavior of Russians during currency collapses and the government's attempts to stabilize the ruble through interest rate hikes and withdrawal limits. It further analyzes the implications of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, the resulting buyer's strike, and the significant challenges Russia faces in redirecting its oil exports.

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