Russian State Bank Fires Economist WHO Criticized War Effort
· World · Reuters, ABC News (AU), The Independent
A Russian state bank has dismissed an economist after he publicly warned that Moscow is losing a war of attrition against the West. The economist, WHO held a senior position, suggested that the country's long-term economic prospects are being undermined by the ongoing conflict. His comments were made during a public forum, contrasting with the official narrative maintained by the Russian government. The bank did not provide a detailed explanation for the termination beyond the internal decision. The identity of the economist and the specific bank involved were noted in the report.
Why it matters
The firing highlights the limited tolerance for internal dissent within Russia's state-controlled institutions regarding the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine.
Read the original report — Reuters
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