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Poll: Third of Russians Say Sanctions Causing Problems by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) Tuesday February 3 rd , 2015  at  2:20 PM Voice Of America 1 Share A survey by an independent Russian polling agency has found just a third of Russians say the Western sanctions imposed on their country for its actions in Ukraine have created problems for them. In the poll conducted by the Levada Center, 27 percent of the respondents said the sanctions have created “pretty serious” problems for them and their families, while 7 percent said they have created “very serious” problems. Thirty-seven percent of the respondents, however, said they thought... Official Says Russia Discussing Food Price Controls Tuesday February 3 rd , 2015  at  2:20 PM Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 1 Share A Russian official says the government is considering introducing price controls on some staple foods. Saudi Oil Seen as Lever to Pry Russ