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How to sanction-proof the Russian economy

While the U.S. and European allies consider the implications of a devastating package of sanctions against Russia if the Russians were to invade, Russia has been shoring up their economy against sanctions for almost a decade.

Host Celeste Headlee speaks with Ali Velshi, MSNBC anchor and economics correspondent, about the Russian efforts.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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