Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
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Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
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Andrei Klepach, a top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, was fired after presenting warnings about the economic costs of the Ukraine war. Klepach had cautioned that Russia could not sustain a prolonged conflict and was falling behind rivals economically. His dismissal came as the European Union prepared additional sanctions against Russia.
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Russian state economist fired after stark warning about Moscow’s economic future
VEB.RF, Russian state development bank, economist Andrei Klepach warned Russia is losing the war of attrition before his firing, as the European Union prepares sweeping sanctions.
