Ahead of impending negotiations to bring the war between Ukraine and Russia to a close, Western analysts are publishing significant arguments that Russia's economy is on the edge of an implosion that will force the nation to its knees. Claims that Russia is falsifying its official numbers, coupled with the pressures of international sanctions, increased inflation, and underperforming debt are supported by some of the economic data that is being presented. While there's no doubt that Russia is certainly under pressure, the signs of a crumbling economy are not as clear.
How strong is Russia's economy? Is it really under as much surmounting pressure as some analysts claim? Click on to find out more.