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Moscow Darkens: Economic Decline Sparks Protests Amid Sanctions
2/2/2025
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Story summary
- A 2023 NASA image reveals Moscow appears darker compared to 2021.
- Official inflation in Russia stands at 9.5%, though Ms. Svantesson suggests it is higher.
- Significant capital outflow signals an ongoing economic decline.
- Western sanctions following the Ukraine invasion have affected oil and gas exports.
- Rising social unrest is evident, with videos of protests against price hikes shared online.
