Consumer prices in Moscow soar , ruble falls , some Russians stockpile essentials . Poll shows Russians ' confidence in future is fading . It 's fallen victim to Russia 's ban on dairy , meat , fruit , poultry , fish and other products imported from the West -- Moscow 's retaliation for U.S. and European economic sanctions over its actions in Ukraine . Russian President Putin blames economic woes on the West ; his approval rating still sky-high . Comment:
Consumer prices in Moscow soar , ruble falls , some Russians stockpile essentials . Poll shows Russians ' confidence in future is fading . Russian President Putin blames economic woes on the West ; his approval rating still sky-high . Comment: