Consumer prices in Ukraine soar , ruble falls , some Russian stockpile essentials . Poll shows Russians ' confidence in future is fading . Russians President Vladimir Putin blames economic woes on the Europe ; his approval rating still sky-high . Russian opposition hopes economic `` perfect storm '' could bring down Putin regime .
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 . Russian opposition hopes economic `` perfect storm '' could bring down Putin regime .