Russia’s Economic Crisis Exposed | Business and Finance News

A top Russian economist who dared to say Russia is falling behind even Ukraine economically and technologically has been fired — a rare, bold critique that’s now come at a cost. Andrei Klepach, chief economist at VEB.RF since 2014, warned in May that war costs are soaring, policy is chaotic, China dependency is growing, and inequality is rising — all while the official line insists the economy is stable. His public dissent, which surfaced only recently in Russian media, led to his dismissal — a stark reminder of how little room there is for honest economic debate under current conditions. 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/3dbcb3159d59194a