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Russia faces a crisis regardless if Putin ends or continues the war in Ukraine, economist says (www.businessinsider.com)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by Cephalotrocity@biglemmowski.win to c/ukraine@sopuli.xyz

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21521751

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Regardless of Putin’s decision regarding the war in Ukraine, Russia’s economy is facing a crisis due to factors such as sanctions, a shrinking sovereign wealth fund, and a labor shortage. The war has boosted growth, but Russia cannot sustain it without significant economic consequences.

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[–] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago

Wasn't this whole thing to distract from the crisis that is Putin's leadership?