Un economist rus de rang înalt, concediat după un avertisment dur: Nu vom câștiga competiția economică cu Ucraina

Andrei Klepach, chief economist of 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. Klepach had held his position since 2014 and his removal followed the publication of his critical statements. He argued that Russia is losing economic ground to China, the U.S., and even Ukraine. The dismissal comes amid rising budget deficits and pressures from military spending and Western sanctions. Despite warnings from advisors about unsustainable war expenses, the Kremlin has not indicated plans to reduce military efforts.