Putin hits back at western sanctions on Russian oil by vowing to deepen trade ties with China and other allies
Russia's economy is showing signs of straining under western sanctions. Fresh EU restrictions on energy imports and a price cap went into effect this month.
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### Response: Russia's economy is showing signs of straining under western sanctions. Fresh EU restrictions on energy imports and a price cap went into effect this month.