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World Service,23 Jun 2026,9 mins

Russia's economy is hurting

World Business Express

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Ukrainian drone attacks are causing fuel headaches for Russian motorists. Fuel purchases are restricted in much of Russia, with petrol pumps running dry in occupied Crimea. Tech stocks around the world have fallen sharply, led by Elon Musk's rocket and AI firm SpaceX. And it's exactly ten years since the United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union.

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