• Russia’s economy, boosted by military activity, is now classified as high-income by the World Bank.
  • Russia’s GDP grew 3.6% in 2023, with trade and financial sectors rebounding.
  • The World Bank also upgraded Bulgaria and Palau, while the West Bank and Gaza were downgraded.
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    2 years ago

    This makes sense, maybe that’s why the US it’s always involved in some conflict…

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      If what this report seems to suggest is what it’s actually suggesting, it’s more likely that the war has spurred a crackdown on corruption and there’s now less money flowing to oligarchs and then out of the country.