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The only potential avenue for some semblance of stability, Bernard notes, relies on the possibility of sanctions relief—likely requiring negotiations that could ease the financial pressure on the state. He emphasizes that without foreign capital inflow or meaningful adjustments to their sanctions, the lights could very well go out for Russia by 2025.
Conclusion: Impending Crisis
Mark Bernard concludes with a stark warning regarding the precariousness of Russia's economic structure. He paints a picture of a potential crisis that could rival even the collapse of the Soviet Union—an event that could be precipitated by the government's inability to sustain essential functions due to crippling financial mismanagement.