Economistul-șef rus care a îndrăznit să-l confrunte pe Putin a fost concediat

Andrei Klepach, chief economist of the Russian state bank VEB, was dismissed after criticizing Russia's economic situation and the costs of the war in Ukraine. He warned that Russia risks losing a prolonged economic confrontation with Ukraine and highlighted potential social crises due to war pressures. Klepach's removal followed his statements made in May, where he noted Russia's economic decline compared to China, the U.S., and even Ukraine. The bank did not officially explain his dismissal, but reports suggest it was linked to his critical views. Meanwhile, Russia faces significant budget deficits and economic challenges amid ongoing military expenditures and Western sanctions.