The Bell: Russian state development corporation fires chief economist Andrei Klepach
Russia's VEB.RF dismissed chief economist Andrei Klepach following his remarks about the economic 'war of attrition'. His comments suggested that Russia cannot win this economic struggle — not independently verified.
Claims & verification status
Russian state development corporation VEB.RF fired its chief economist, Andrei Klepach.
Andrei Klepach remarked that Russia cannot win the economic 'war of attrition' — not independently verified.
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Impact analysis
What we know (verified)
- —Russian state development corporation VEB.RF fired its chief economist, Andrei Klepach.
- —Andrei Klepach remarked that Russia cannot win the economic 'war of attrition'.
- —Klepach's comments about Russia's economic situation circulated in the media prior to his dismissal.
Who claims what
- —The Bell claims Klepach's firing is a result of his remarks about the economic 'war of attrition' — not independently verified.
Our assessment
If The Bell's reported linkage between Klepach's dismissal and his comments on Russia's economic resilience is accurate, this may signal elevated sensitivity among Russian state…
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