Russia's $28 Billion Financial Abyss: The Unseen Cost of Putin's War in Ukraine
**Key Takeaways:** * **Fiscal Austerity Incoming:** The directive to freeze non-conflict expenditures signals a significant shift towards fiscal austerity, prioritizing defense spending over other critical areas, with potential long-term implications for economic growth and social programs. * **Sectoral Rebalancing:** While the defense sector may see continued tailwinds, industries reliant on…













