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Russia's economy is weathering sanctions, but tough times are ahead

State of the World from NPR

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MacDonald's Restaurants in Russia?

The blockades helps to limit the ability of the military industrial complex to produce more and more arms. Simpler arms are still being produced, but more complex, more advanced weaponry. Putin is very determined to wage this war, and he is prepared for a prolonged conflict. For him, its something like an existential struggle. And sanctions, yet, are not an existential threat to russia. I want to ask about big international companies and their exodus from russia. Star boxas closed, us. Mac donald has closed, Yet last week, a russian company re launched mac donald's restaurants under new management,. slightly different name, i'm told, the menu is very close to

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