Economic sanctions affect Russians

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MARCH 1: Extensive sanctions against Russia have begun to affect the citizens as long queues at atm’s have started to form due to the problems with using some online payment systems and credit cards. Western countries have started to impose various sanctions on the Russian economy, from finance to energy and technology, due to Russia's attack on Ukraine began last Thursday. Russia was further isolated after its planes were barred from flying in European and Canadian airspace, and a number of its banks were kicked out of the SWIFT international banking system. Answering the questions of Anadolu Agency, Russian citizens said that they are worried about the developments and that peace should be achieved in a short time. “Most of them unfortunately do not know what is going on and they are confused. In general, everyone is in a panic. They do not understand what is going on. I have problems with my card,” said Maria, who is living in Moscow. Another Russian citizen Olga pointed out rising prices as access to medicines and essential food for animals is getting harder. “I do not like these. I want peace,” she added. Vyacheslav from Moscow stressed that the situation will get worse in couple of weeks adding “I really hope that all this ends soon with some kind of peaceful agreement. Common sense must win.” At least 136 civilians, including 13 children, have been killed and 400 others, including 26 children, injured in Ukraine, according to UN figures. Around 680,000 people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries, the international body said Tuesday. (Footage by Pelagiya Tihonova/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)