At first glance, after three years of the war and economic sanctions, Russia’s economy appears remarkably stable. Output is rising, unemployment is at a record low, and the Kremlin insists the country is thriving despite unprecedented Western sanctions. Russian Prime Minister Mishustin boasts of surging industrial growth and strong state finances. President Putin recently claimed […]
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