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UPDATED Aug 18, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
Aug 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Russian economist Klepach fired after warning on economy
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VEB.RF fired economist Andrei Klepach after he warned Russia is losing the war of attrition.
WHO: VEB.RF
WHAT: Fired economist Andrei Klepach after his warning about Russia's economic future.
WHEN: Reported Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: He warned that Russia is losing the war of attrition before EU sanctions preparations.
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