Russia’s Economic Attrition 2026: How Long Can the Kremlin Actually Afford This War?
Russia sold 22 tons of gold, holds 21% interest rates, and its sovereign wealth fund nears depletion. How long can the Kremlin actually afford this war?
Russia sold 22 tons of gold, holds 21% interest rates, and its sovereign wealth fund nears depletion. How long can the Kremlin actually afford this war?
First Russia–Ukraine direct talks since 2022 took place in Istanbul on May 10. No ceasefire — but a classified preconditions document changes the diplomatic map.