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The cost of doing business in Ukraine

As Russia escalates its attacks on Ukraine, we consider the cost of doing business in a warzone.

With Russia escalating its attacks on Ukraine, we take a look at the cost of doing business in a warzone. Russian president Vladimir Putin said the strikes in Kyiv and elsewhere in the country are retaliation for Saturday's attack on a bridge between Crimea and Russia. We speak to business owner Vitali Ivakhov about the detrimental effect on his companies and the challenges of operating in an uncertain, dangerous environment.

Rachel Winter, partner and investment manager at Killik and Co talks us through the markets reaction to events in Ukraine.

Japan is preparing to open up its borders to more tourists. But is the economy ready after two years of pandemic-induced isolation? Avi Lugasi from the travel company Windows to Japan in Kyoto gives us all the details.

(Image:Ukrainian National Flag - stock photo. Credit: Getty Images)

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  • Mon 10 Oct 2022 14:32GMT