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Story summary
- Sales of medications for mental health in Russia have surged, tripling since the pandemic began.
- In 2025, antidepressant sales rose 36% from 2024, totaling 22.3 million packages.
- The increase is attributed to the war in Ukraine, with greater emotional impact.
- The Russian military has faced 352,000 casualties, while recruitment shifts toward volunteers and prisoners.
- The Kremlin's fiscal pressures from the war have increased asset confiscations in criminal cases.
