Russia fools us economically, their statistics are a collection of lies - opinion
When strict sanctions were imposed on Russia at the start of its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian economy was expected to plunge by some 10-15% during 2022.
RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government at the Kremlin, last month. He has claimed that the economy has shrugged off the sanctions.(photo credit: Sputnik/Kremlin/Reuters)ByALEXEI BAYER