Russia expert: “Moscow still has money to sustain the war for twelve to eighteen months”

On the front, the Russian war machine continues to roll on ruthlessly, but deep cracks are appearing in Moscow’s accounts. Renowned Russia expert Alexander Gabuev makes a striking prognosis: the bottom of the Russian treasury is in sight. Vladimir Putin still has money for twelve to eighteen months of war, he estimates. After that, funding will dry up, provided the West tightens its thumbscrews.

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