Jason Corcoran

A worker watches a production line of sparkling wine in a coastal Crimean village.

Russians say 'nyet' to imported wine

If you're in Russia, forget ordering a French Bordeaux or a California Merlot with your dinner. Try the Usadba Divnomorskoye instead, Russia's most popular wine these days. A collapsing ruble and US and EU embargoes on products to Russia have made foreign wines too expensive.

Russians say 'nyet' to imported wine
Fish and seafood are displayed for sale at a grocery store in Moscow. Embargoes mean that Russia's usual sources of fish have been replaced by food from other areas, and Russians aren't happy with the new options.

Putin's quarrel with Ukraine squeezes Russia's sushi habit

Putin's quarrel with Ukraine squeezes Russia's sushi habit
Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Rosneft President and close adviser Igor Sechin.  Sechin is said to be the second most powerful man in Russia.

Russia's second most powerful man becomes the target of new US sanctions

Russia's second most powerful man becomes the target of new US sanctions
US dollars and Russian roubles are seen in this illustration picture taken in Moscow February 17, 2014.

The Crimea crisis is making American investors in Russia very nervous

The Crimea crisis is making American investors in Russia very nervous