Russia dismisses economist following war of attrition report

Andrei Klepach has been removed from his position as a top economist following a report that questioned Russia's ability to sustain a prolonged war of attrition in Ukraine. The report presented by Klepach contradicted official narratives regarding the strength of the Russian economy. His dismissal highlights the sensitivity of internal economic assessments concerning the ongoing conflict. Market participants are monitoring further shifts in Russian economic policy and personnel changes within state institutions.