RT News - March 18 2022 (11:00 MSK)

As sanctions begin to bite against Russia, people in Europe feel the pinch too, with the cost of living soaring. Experts warn the worst is yet to come. The impact's being felt half way around the world as well, with Asian countries which aren't even part of the ‘sanction Russia push, being hit in the pocket. Mariupol officials say 30-thousand people have managed to flee the city, that's after a safety route was opened several days ago. However, 400-thousand residents are still believed to be trapped there, lacking basic supplies.