Putin News Conference to Reassure Russians on Ruble

The transcript discusses anticipated speeches and economic issues, including the lack of major policy changes and the impact of sanctions on the currency crisis. It analyzes market reactions, potential capital controls, and investor concerns. The EU's meeting on Russia and Ukraine is highlighted, noting the difference from the 1998 crisis. The US's potential new sanctions against Russia are also discussed, focusing on international relations and energy sector impacts.

What are the main factors contributing to the currency crisis according to the economy minister?

• The rise in oil prices

• Only the sanctions

• Western economic policies

• Structural problems, geopolitical issues, and the fall in oil prices

What is the government's official stance on capital controls?

• They have already implemented them

• They are considering them for the future

• They have denied any plans for capital controls

• They will definitely implement them

How did the market react to the potential of capital controls?

• Investors showed increased concern by paying more for London-listed shares

• Investors showed decreased concern by paying more for Moscow-listed shares

• Investors showed increased concern by paying more for Moscow-listed shares

• Investors showed decreased concern by paying less for London-listed shares

What is the EU's approach to the financial turmoil in Russia?

• They are providing financial aid

• They are discussing financial turmoil but not financial aid

• They are ignoring the situation

• They are imposing sanctions

What is the potential impact of the US sanctions against Russia?

• They will have no impact

• They will only affect the US economy

• They will improve US-Russia relations

• They might lead to Russia retaliating