Russia’s Economy Defies Predictions of Collapse Amid Sanctions and Industrial Growth

Western media predict the collapse of the Russian economy, but real changes in industry, employment, and capital flows paint a different picture. Military-Industrial Complex as a Driver of Economic Growth Western "analysts” portray Russia's economy as dying and soon unable to finance the special military operation or social programs. They further suggest that this would lead to public unrest, the removal of Vladimir Putin, and ultimately the division of Russia's resources by Ukraine and NATO. This chain of assumptions breaks down at every stage. The first point of analysis is the economy itself.