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Russian state economist fired after warning of economic 'war of attrition' loss
Andrei Klepach, chief economist at Russia's state development corporation VEB.RF, has been dismissed after stating Moscow was losing its economic 'war of attrition' with the West.
6 sources across English
Left 33% · Center 50% · Right 17%
How outlets framed it
Left: Sources on the left frame the firing of the economist as a consequence of his candid assessment of Russia's economic struggles.
Center: Centrist sources report the firing of the chief economist of a Russian state development corporation after he voiced concerns about Russia's economic performance.
Right: Right-leaning sources highlight the firing of a Russian state economist who issued a stark warning about Moscow's economic future amidst Western sanctions.
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