Even before its standoff with the West, some analysts were predicting Russia would fall into recession.
But now banks, including state run VTB Capital, say EU and US sanctions imposed for Moscow's incorporation of Crimea, are likely to tip it over the edge.
VTB expects the Russian economy to shrink for at least two quarters as penalties bite.
Latest figures also suggest a slowdown. Russia's main stock index has dropped by around 12 percent since the start of the year. The rouble is the wor...
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