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Russia’s version of Dutch disease is arguably beyond simple cure—it's a metastatic condition threatening its economic future. Unless the country shifts its governance model, cuts the war, begins structural reforms, and diversifies its economy, it risks a long-term and possibly irreversible decline.
This crisis underscores a vital truth: starting a war often leads to unintended, catastrophic consequences—not just on the battlefield but across every layer of the country’s economy and society. For Russia, ending the conflict in Ukraine is not just a matter of geopolitical necessity, but a critical step toward economic salvation and stability.