Russia moves to sanction-proof its farming sector

Since Putin’s invasion, Ukraine has rarely been out of the headlines. But less attention has been paid to how Russians are handling sanctions. Abi Kay speaks to a Moscow farm manager to see how the ag sector is faring.

Abi Kay
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Russia moves to sanction-proof its farming sector

Since President Putin’s invasion, Ukraine has rarely been out of the headlines. But less attention has been paid to how ordinary Russians are handling Western sanctions. Abi Kay speaks to a Moscow farm...

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