How Ukraine's attacks have placed a strain on Russian businesses

Sofia Volyanova, Yaroslava Kiryukhina, Amalia Zatari and Tatiana KovtunBBC News Russian Supporting small and medium-sized businesses, many of which depend on online marketplaces like Wildberries, has been among Vladimir Putin's priorities even in wartime. It has been framed as a backbone of resilience in the face of Western sanctions. But the Russian state has been unable to shield the sector from the war's impact, and there have been several shocks to businesses since the start of the year. VAT