cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21521751
Summary
Regardless of Putin’s decision regarding the war in Ukraine, Russia’s economy is facing a crisis due to factors such as sanctions, a shrinking sovereign wealth fund, and a labor shortage. The war has boosted growth, but Russia cannot sustain it without significant economic consequences.
Aw man, what gave it away?
Sometimes I find myself wondering if spontaneously invading a sovereign European nation with strong ties to the most powerful alliance on earth was all that great decision in terms of economy and wellbeing.
Y’know, when you put it like that . . .
Wasn’t this whole thing to distract from the crisis that is Putin’s leadership?
Q: Will Putin be okay, because he’s the richest man in Russia?
A: Yes.
Then war will continue.
Article forgets to discuss how a removal of sanctions due to withdrawing would help alleviate the economic crisis.
