Russia to Lose Economic War, Economist Warns

Russia will lose in an economic war of attrition with the West, according to the head economist of the Kremlin's main state bank. Andrey Klepach, the chief economist of VEB (a key Russian state bank), has forecast Russia's defeat in a war of attrition.

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Andrey Klepach is the chief economist of VEB.RF.
Klepach warned that Russia would not win the economic 'war of attrition' against the West.
Klepach predicted a potential social crisis in Russia due to ongoing economic pressures.
Klepach stated that Russia may need to transition to a 'partially mobilized' economic model.
Klepach cited rising economic costs, falling investments, and increasing non-payments as key concerns.
Klepach's statements were made during a session at the Nikitsky Club.
Klepach was dismissed from his position at VEB.RF.
The dismissal was reportedly due to a 'call from above' (a top-level directive).

Points of divergence

Konstantin Simonyov, head of the Fund for National Energy Security, believes long-term economic planning will allow Russia to withstand Western pressure. — vesti
Duma deputy Andrey Isaev claimed Western countries are openly supporting a Nazi regime in Kyiv and that Russia has grounds to fight those waging war against it. — vesti
The chief economist of VEB was dismissed 'on a top-level call'. — tg_bbcrussian
Igor Shuvalov, head of VEB, dismissed Klepach on a 'call from above'. — tvrain
Klepach predicted Russia's defeat in the 'war of attrition' and an unexpected social crisis. — tg_sotavisionmedia
Klepach predicted Russia's defeat in economic 'war of attrition' with Western countries. — tg_astrapress
Klepach identified signs of an imminent social crisis in Russia due to the 'war of attrition'. — tg_istories_media
Klepach stated Russia would not win the competition in this 'war of attrition'. — tg_tvrain
Klepach warned of a transition to a 'partially mobilized economy' and described a scenario of 'Cold War 2.0' with intensified sanctions. — tg_moscowtimes_ru

Coverage (16 sources)

Bet on economic war: how Russia should respond to Western pressure — Вести
Main economist of VEB forecasted Russia's defeat in economic 'war of attrition'. — BBC News Русская служба
VEB fired its chief economist Andrey Klepach for words about Russia not winning against the West in a war of attrition and prediction of a social crisis — Дождь
Chief economist of key state bank predicts Russia defeat in 'war of attrition' and unexpected social crisis — SOTAvision
Russia will lose in economic 'war of attrition' with the West, say at main Kremlin state bank — ASTRA
Chief economist of state corporation VEB sees signs of imminent 'social crisis' in Russia against the backdrop of 'war of attrition'... — Важные истории
Main economist of VEB stated that Russia will not win competition with the West in this war of attrition — Дождь (Telegram)
Chief Economist of VEBa Forecasts Russia's Transition to 'Partially Mobilization' Economy — The Moscow Times
Chief Economist of Key State Bank Predicts Russia's Defeat in 'War of Attrition' and Unexpected Social Crisis — SOTAvision
Russia will lose the economic 'war of attrition' with the West, according to the main state bank of the Kremlin — ASTRA
Main economist of VEB stated that Russia will not win the competition with the West in this war of attrition — Дождь
Chief Economist of VEB Declares Russia Will Not Win Competition with the West in This War of Attrition — Дождь (Telegram)
Main economist of VEB stated that Russia will not win the 'war of attrition' with the West — Новая газета Европа
Chief Economist of State Corporation VEB Sees Signs of Upcoming 'Social Crisis' in Russia Against the Background of 'War of Attrition' — Важные истории
Main economist of VEB predicted Russia's defeat in 'war of attrition' and inevitable social crisis due to new sanctions and VU strikes — Meduza
In the Kremlin's main state bank, Russia's defeat in an economic 'war of attrition' with the West was forecast — The Moscow Times

Russia to Lose Economic War, Economist Warns

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