a consequence. the world is addicted to russian exports. in the e.u. that means higher home and heating and electricity costs. in the u.s. higher prices at the pump. already $3.54 a gallon. high inflation already taking a toll politically. putting the west leaders here in a tough spot. president biden pledged this week to use every tool to blunt those gas prices, john. the tools are limited. the u.s. can pressure producers to open spigots, offer a gas tax holiday. russia paying a financial price. crashing over 40% and the ruble hitting a record low over the dollar. i was going to ask you. a few minutes ago it was down half of its value. what does that have on the russian economy, for a market to lose half of its value. it s devastating. his gamble comes at a cost to his country. we re expecting the central bank