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Russia fires top economist after warning over Ukraine war costs: ‘We are falling behind’

The Independent World · 18 August 2026 at 10:25

Russia fires top economist after warning over Ukraine war costs: ‘We are falling behind’

The economist’s claims come as Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia’s oil refineries and largest retailer Wildberries this summer

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Russia fires top economist after warning over Ukraine war costs: ‘We are falling behind’

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