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State of Russia's war economy
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war has exacted a heavy toll on both human lives and the economy. The Russian economy, initially predicted to collapse under the weight of sanctions, has instead experienced an unexpected boom, driven largely by state-funded defense spending. Reports suggest real wages have surged, and consumer spending has reached record highs, creating a facade of prosperity despite the conflict.
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