Ted Lieu @tedlieu
The Soviet Union collapsed not because it lacked tanks, but because its economy sucked. Putin is making the same mistake. The U.S. and our allies are cratering the weak Russian economy. The ruble is virtually worthless. We will lift sanctions after Putin stops his war on Ukraine. — PolitiTweet.org
Anders Åslund @anders_aslund
Russia has suspended the sale of foreign currencies until September 9, the central bank said Wednesday. Between Mar… https://t.co/MIz8ZFXGmL