Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise

Reports say Andrei Klepach was fired after presenting a report warning Russia cannot win a prolonged war of attrition against Ukraine. The development signals rising internal scrutiny of war prospects, but it is not accompanied by new military or policy measures. Likely limited near-term market impact unless followed by broader strategic changes.

Analysis

Reports say Andrei Klepach was fired after presenting a report warning Russia cannot win a prolonged war of attrition against Ukraine. The development signals rising internal scrutiny of war prospects, but it is not accompanied by new military or policy measures. Likely limited near-term market impact unless followed by broader strategic changes.