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Ignoring Advice

Ignoring Advice
Ignoring Advice

Senior Russian officials are sounding dire warnings as prices rise, the ruble plunges and growth grinds to a halt, but President Vladimir Putin is ignoring their advice amid the standoff with the West over Ukraine. Putin sought to reassure investors and stressed the situation was under control, while officials gave an alarming picture of a battered economy through Western sanctions.

Financialtribune.com