From: Professor Gerdes Explains — New reports and leaked footage show the real toll of American and European sanctions on Russia’s economy — from collapsing trade to a ruble in freefall. Behind the Kremlin’s confident façade, businesses are closing, prices are surging, and even state media can’t hide the growing anxiety.
This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about how sustained economic isolation is quietly reshaping Russian life — and why the cracks are beginning to show everywhere.
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