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Russia's Population Crisis: War Risks Halving by 2100

1/8/2025

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Russia faces a looming demographic crisis, with experts warning that its population could be halved by 2100 due to significant losses in Ukraine. Pre-existing issues like low birth rates and high male mortality are worsened by the ongoing conflict, casting a shadow over the nation’s future stability and growth.

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Russia faces a looming demographic crisis, with experts warning that its population could be halved by 2100 due to significant losses in Ukraine. Pre-existing issues like low birth rates and high male mortality are worsened by the ongoing conflict, casting a shadow over the nation’s future stability and growth.