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Economics | Politics

How can Russia afford war?

It has now been more than three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, sparking a deadly and costly war. Western powers immediately raced to place sanctions on Russia, hoping to crush its economic power. Yet in the years since, Russia's economy has grown at a strong pace. How can this be? And how long can it last? This video from The Wall Street Journal explains.

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