Western sanctions hit Russia’s economy
As trade restrictions imposed over Russia’s role in Ukraine crisis keep tightening, Moscow seeks to soften the blow.
Published On 21 Sep 2014
Russia’s currency, the rouble, is trading at an all-time low versus the dollar as concerns grow over the impact of sanctions on the country’s economy.
The US and Europe introduced fresh sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine over a week ago.
Al Jazeera’s Peter Sharp reports from Moscow on how Russia is fighting back.
Source: Al Jazeera