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Despite claims by Putin and Russian officials that the economy is resilient, the internal signs tell a different story. inflation rates have skyrocketed, real incomes are under pressure, and the government’s ability to fund military and civilian expenditure is waning. As the reserves dwindle—now down by over half in gold holdings—Russia's capacity to sustain its war effort and economic stability diminishes, pushing it closer to critical thresholds.