Foreign Affairs
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Because of their war against Ukraine, Russia is quickly running out of money. There are now several indicators that things have reached a tipping point. Russia has lost the ability to fund military bonuses and pay in several regions, and they have simultaneously begun to sell off gold to curb inflation. The question to ask though is why didn't Russia sell their gold sooner, and how much do they really have left that they can sell? When we consider everything, we realize that Russia is far closer to ruin than even they may realize.
ChicagoTeamster
(357 posts)He wants their money. But, as we learned from the Panama papers, Putin may have a lot of money hidden all over the world. But there's nowhere he can go where he won't be recognized. He needs Russia. AT this point, they may no longer want or need him.
Srkdqltr
(9,301 posts)TexasTowelie
(125,080 posts)We don't dictate the timeline.
Srkdqltr
(9,301 posts)J_William_Ryan
(3,268 posts)And it really doesnt matter.
The West needs to stop perceiving Russia/Putin from a Western perspective concerning finances, economics, and the value of human life.
popsdenver
(1,412 posts)is anyone else worried what happens when any of these Sadistic, Narcissistic, Psychopaths reaches the end of their rope?????
Trump, Putin, North Korea, China, etc etc etc...??????????
TexasTowelie
(125,080 posts)I try to alleviate the worrying with hope that there are at least a few sane individuals around that will stop the evil.
Srkdqltr
(9,301 posts)Of course that's a shit idea