Even though some of Russia’s banks are brushing off the latest punishment from the West, Russian economists and former politicians are warning about how serious the impact could be to an economy already weighed down with problems.

CCTV America’s Tom Barton reports.
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Companies fear Russian sanctions impact

Even though some of Russia's banks are brushing off the latest punishment from the West, Russian economists and former politicians are warning about how serious the impact could be to an economy already weighed down with problems. CCTV's Tom Barton reports.

For more on the impact of sanctions on Russia, CCTV America spoke to Kim Iskyan,Emerging Markets Analyst for Stansberry Research.