Russia says it has slowed inflation and kept unemployment steady despite the West's sanctions. 2 experts break down Putin's spin on the figures.
— or risk their fuel getting cut off. The moves generate demand for Russian rubles and support its value, keeping inflation in check.
Instead, it's more a reflection of how much the Russian economy has changed since the invasion of Ukraine triggered sweeping sanctions. "The capital flow regime that operates in Russia today is totally different from what was operating in the beginning of February, prior to the invasion and prior to the sanctions," he added.international companies have been leaving the market in drovesThat's mainly because the exodus has been orderly and"translating boardroom decisions into on-the-ground action takes time," Malik said.
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