Klepach Outspoken, Then Fired | Sydney News

Russia’s chief economist at VEB, Andrei Klepach, was abruptly fired after bluntly warning that the country is falling behind the West and China economically, with the war in Ukraine accelerating a looming social crisis. Known for his candid critiques — including acknowledging Russia’s resilience to sanctions but highlighting mounting infrastructure damage, rising inequality, and stagnant GDP — Klepach’s dismissal underscores a chilling crackdown on dissent, especially as opposition figure Lev Shlosberg received an 11-year prison sentence on the same day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1b29a59a76e2456