Putin's War Economy Roars Ahead and the Rest of Russia Struggles
The rift in Russia's two-track economy is becoming wider as businesses tied to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine thrive and the rest are struggling for resources.
Massive spending on the war has left growth increasingly confined to the military-industrial complex, with the imbalance in the economy underscoring how the Kremlin is ready to continue the war, but will potentially need years to return to normalcy even if the fighting stops.
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