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Russia central banker wanted out over Ukraine, but Putin said no

Some Russia central bank officials describe a state of hopelessness in the weeks since the invasion.

People bought the last remaining groceries at a Finnish PRISMA store as they know the store will close soon, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The Finnish holding company S-Group has decided to curtail all operations in Russia. The company operated sixteen PRISMA supermarkets and three SOKOS hotels in St. Petersburg.
People bought the last remaining groceries at a Finnish PRISMA store as they know the store will close soon, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The Finnish holding company S-Group has decided to curtail all operations in Russia. The company operated sixteen PRISMA supermarkets and three SOKOS hotels in St. Petersburg.Read more/ AP