The view from Russia
The Story10 Mar 2022

The view from Russia

The ruble is in free fall and western companies have pulled out of Russia. Those who are brave enough to protest the war are being arrested, while others are leaving the country. So, how is this affecting ordinary Russians? We hear from them and from a veteran correspondent who's worked in Russia for over two decades.

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Guest: Owen Matthews, writer and journalist.

Host: Manveen Rana & Asya Fouks.

Clips: Sky New, India Today, ABC News, Channel One Russia.

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