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Russia faces a crisis regardless if Putin ends or continues the war in Ukraine, economist says (www.businessinsider.com)
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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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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sometimes I find myself wondering if spontaneously invading a sovereign European nation with strong ties to the most powerful alliance on earth was all that great decision in terms of economy and wellbeing.

[–] homesweethomeMrL 4 points 1 month ago

Y’know, when you put it like that . . .