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Bonus Episode: The Russian Wartime Economy (Live Event Recording)

2025/6/26
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This chapter sets the stage by examining Russia's economic situation before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It explores the extent of Russia's preparedness for the war, considering the unexpected length of the conflict.
  • Russia's economic preparations for potential sanctions were evident, but the scale and duration of the war were underestimated.
  • The Russian economy's strengths and weaknesses before the invasion are discussed, including the role of technocrats and the importance of fossil fuel prices.

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Max moderated a live panel discussion with Maria, and two leading experts on the Russian economy, Elina Ribakova and Vladislav Inozemtsev. The conversation focused on the findings of the recent report from the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, "The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover."