EURUS Professor Jeffrey Sahadeo recently spoke on CTV’s Power Play with Don Martin about Russia’s plunging currency and the potential consequences for both Russia and the world. The discussion focused on the role of Western sanctions and falling oil prices in the dramatic decrease in the rouble’s value over the past few months, despite interventions by the government. Professor Sahadeo also spoke more broadly about the stability of Russia and President Putin’s government, the effect of the current economic crisis on neighbouring states, and the potential knock-on effects for the international economy more broadly. Click here to watch the full segment!