“There was a resilience that was difficult to predict” – Russia’s economy

AFTER RUSSIA invaded Ukraine, Western companies withdrew and governments imposed punitive sanctions. But Russia’s economy is proving surprisingly resilient. Eric Zemmour, a far-right presidential candidate in France, has been tapping into and stoking anti-Muslim sentiment; We pay a visit to understand the role of Islam in the race. And why Lebanon’s plastic surgeons are thriving amid economic chaos. Running time: 22 min

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