Russia's economy is becoming more 'primitive' and war could push it to the same fate as the Soviet Union, says economist targeted by Moscow
Sunday that the West's sanctions so far have had"no influence" on the Russia economy. He said it's instead been Vladimir Putin's war efforts that have dragged on growth and fueled turmoil.
The academic explained that the country's GDP has contracted 3%, instead of expanding 4% as anticipated. And with consumption and retail activity plunging, citizens have suffered even more than what's been reflected in GDP.
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