Russian Troubles?
<p>The Russian two-headed chicken is getting speared by a trident of causes which are degrading the ability of the Bear to continue the war effort. Sanctions, the draft, and the corruption of oligarchs are preventing economic development, logistical support of the war, and the welfare of the Russian population.</p>
<p><strong>First </strong>we have the collapse of budget revenue for the regional governments in the first half of 2023. Nenets region takes the prize for the largest shortfall of 35.1%, compared to the same period in 2022. Khakassia is at 27%, Kemerovo at 22%, and even St. Petersburg, home of Gazprom, lost 13% of their budget revenue. Twenty six regions have debt exceeding 50% of their annual revenues, with Udmurtia leading the pack at over 100%. This will impact infrastructure repair, which will play a central role this winter as Ukrainians now have the demonstrated capability to conduct drone strikes anywhere in Western Russia.</p>
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