Putin's Russia: Economic Troubles Mount

Putin's given a temporary reprieve from new US sanctions after meeting with Trump in Alaska, but Russia's economy is still on thin ice. A looming recession threatens as grain harvests plummet, energy revenues drop, and war spending surges, forcing the Kremlin to drain its reserves. Can Putin weather this economic storm, or will it cripple Russia's war efforts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.