Sanctions Have 'Irrevocably' Damaged Russia's Trade Abilities, Report Says
The mass exodus of western companies from Russia caused by sanctions are “catastrophically crippling the Russian economy” and have “irrevocably” damaged the country’s position as a global commodity exporter, the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute said in a recent report.…
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The report also said Russia’s imports have “largely collapsed” as the country faces challenges procuring “crucial inputs, parts, and technology from hesitant trade partners,” which has led to broad domestic supply shortages. The country’s production also has “come to a complete standstill with no capacity to replace lost businesses, products and talent,” the report said. “Looking ahead, there is no path out of economic oblivion for Russia as long as the allied countries remain unified in maintaining and increasing sanctions pressure against Russia.”