Putin sends chilling message to ‘traitors’
Thousands of people have been detained across Russia since the Kremlin launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24.
Thousands of people have been detained across Russia since the Kremlin launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24.
Their impact will grow over time but, meanwhile, there are ways for the economy to stay afloat.
Global efforts to isolate Russia's government have cut off Russian travellers from their money, while also limiting their capacity to return home as airlines cancel flights.
The writer says Putin’s war, hopefully, is sowing the seeds of a post-Putin future for Russia.
Corporate actions to censure Russia vary widely, with some temporarily shutting down factories but others promising to exit the country.
McDonald's said it would continue to pay salaries to its 62,000 employees in Russia.
The government said it had approved a list of countries and territories taking "unfriendly actions" against Russia.
Putin had recently signed into law a bill introducing jail terms of up to 15 years for publishing "fake news" about the Russian army.
One protester was shown on social media being beaten on the ground by police in riot gear.
The invasion has also led to some sponsors cutting ties, such as Adidas, the maker of the Russian national soccer team jerseys.