Main content

US to Put More Sanctions on Russia

As Russia's currency drops Moscow shoppers feel pressure to spend on goods that hold their value. Plus, the White House indicates support for toughening sanctions against Russia.

As Russia's currency drops sharply, we hear about a growing sense of desperation among Moscow shoppers to spend on goods like iPads that will hold their value. Meanwhile the White House has indicated it will support a toughening of US sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. Plus, Marketplace reporter Sabri Ben Achour talks about his recent trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet former child soldiers. Presenter Fergus Nicoll is also joined by Vandana Harri of Platts in Delhi.

Available now

55 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Dec 2014 01:05GMT

Broadcast

  • Wed 17 Dec 2014 01:05GMT

Podcast