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While the Kremlin’s current strategy obscures the real costs associated with the war through coercive banking tactics, it poses longer-term risks. These risks may manifest not just from aggressive military expenditures and inflation, but also through a lack of investor confidence and potential economic isolation. Should the financial landscape deteriorate further, it could lead to complications that reverberate throughout the Russian economy.
Analysts suggest that while sanctions could impose additional strains, they might not deliver the conclusive impact that some leaders hope for. Decisions surrounding economic management and military finance will require shrewd thinking and management, presenting a complex challenge for the Kremlin amid ongoing international pressures.