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Senior Russian Banker Dismissed After Criticizing Wartime Economy

17 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

Andrei Klepach, the chief economist at VEB, Russia's second largest bank, has been dismissed following his critical remarks regarding the country's economic performance. He warned that Russia's economy is lagging behind not only China and the US but also Ukraine in certain aspects.
Klepach's firing comes shortly after he delivered a pointed speech to economists, highlighting the challenges Russia faces in a prolonged economic conflict with Ukraine.
Klepach's role at VEB since 2014 placed him in a significant position to assess and comment on Russia's economic strategies. His recent remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of Russia's economic resilience in the face of international sanctions and military expenditures related to the ongoing war with Ukraine.
The dismissal of Andrei Klepach underscores the precarious nature of dissent within Russia's economic leadership, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. His warnings about the economy's stagnation reflect a broader concern among analysts about Russia's ability to sustain its economic posit…

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