economyrussialow impact15/08/2026, 17:46:07Confidence 35/100
VEB Economist: Russia Will Lose Economic 'War of Attrition' Against the West — not independently verified
VEB's chief economist Andrey Klepach forecasts Russia's economic defeat in its confrontation with the West. He claims that damage from sanctions and strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces is increasing, leading to Russia's technological and economic lag. Klepach also notes the potential for a social crisis in the country.
Claims & verification status
Claimed
Klepach notes that Russia is increasingly lagging behind the world in technology development.
Attributed to: Andrey Klepach, VEB chief economist
Claimed
There is a potential for a social crisis in Russia due to economic pressures from sanctions and the ongoing conflict.
Attributed to: Andrey Klepach, VEB chief economist
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Who claims what
- —Russia will lose in the economic 'war of attrition' against the West, according to VEB's chief economist Andrey Klepach. — not independently verified
- —Damage to the Russian economy from sanctions is increasing due to the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces against ports, infrastructure, and chemical and oil refineries, according to Andrey Klepach, VEB chief economist. — not independently verified
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Our assessment
If the reported claims hold, persistent sanctions and infrastructure disruptions could further impact Russia's economic stability and global integration. Businesses with exposure…