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Putin Is Waging War on His Own Country, Too
Russia as we know it might not be able to survive its president’s invasion of Ukraine.
That's saying something.
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As another week brought further military atrocities in Ukraine and more sanctions on Russia, it’s clear that we’re watching the destruction of not just one country, but two.
Russia’s economy will struggle to pay the price of President Vladimir Putin’s invasion. The ruble, however, has been paying the price of his rule for many years.