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RBC Ukraine on MSNRussia's economy shows more cracks under weight of war and sanctions - BloombergThe Russian economy is losing resilience amid the prolonged war in Ukraine and sanctions. Key sectors are experiencing a downturn, and banks are preparing for possible government bailouts, Bloomberg reports.
Considering Russian President Vladimir Putin was only using the 50-day deadline as an excuse to unleash more destruction on Ukraine, President Trump is right to shorten it to a little over a week.
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🧱 The high cost of holding territory — Russia’s empire stretched thin in Ukraine quagmireThe war between Russia and Ukraine has dragged on for over four years now. Explosions, drone strikes, and military operations have become daily headlines, with no real signs of peace. 🇷🇺 Time to Declare Victory?
Russia is set to spend 6.3% of its GDP on defense this year — a post-Cold War high.
Falling inflation has persuaded the central bank in Moscow to continue relaxing the country’s record borrowing costs.