Russia displays economic fragility behind military parades

During May 9 parades, Russia displays apparent military power while masking an economy weakened by three years of war in Ukraine.

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Massive defense spending strains public finances and penalizes Russian civilian sectors.

Western sanctions and commercial isolation complicate the economic recovery Moscow hoped for.

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