Russians Face Silencing and Economic Hardship Following Invasion of Ukraine

Russians Face Silencing and Economic Hardship Following Invasion of Ukraine
A man walks past vegetable stalls at a market in Moscow, Russia on Dec. 15, 2021. Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images
Nicole Hao
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Chinese people in Russia complained that the war has caused an economic recession. The turmoil has caused chaotic schemes with people lining up to withdraw cash and to shop for goods, and the regime is arresting protesters who are against the war.

They said that locals were angry about the negative consequences of the invasion of Ukraine, and continue to protest.

Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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