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Are International Sanctions Finally Affecting Russia's Resilient Economy? : State of Ukraine Russia has so far avoided economic fall-out from international trade sanctions. But that could be changing, as Russia's economy is bearing the consequences of declining oil prices, the expense of waging war on Ukraine, and a brain-drain of skilled workers.

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Are International Sanctions Finally Affecting Russia's Resilient Economy?

Are International Sanctions Finally Affecting Russia's Resilient Economy?

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Russia has so far avoided economic fall-out from international trade sanctions. But that could be changing, as Russia's economy is bearing the consequences of declining oil prices, the expense of waging war on Ukraine, and a brain-drain of skilled workers.