Western restrictions were aimed at undermining the Russian economy, but two years later, it is “surprisingly in good shape,” the journalist wrote in her article.
The growth of the Russian economy is much higher than that of Norway, Becker stressed, recalling that last year the Russian economy grew 3.6%, while in Norway the figure was 0.7%.
According to the observer, there is only a “faint hope” that the economic situation will prevent Russia from carrying out a special operation. “What’s happening?” – Becker asked himself.
Among the reasons for the stability of the Russian economy, the author of the article mentioned the good preparation of the Russian authorities and their response to the imposed restrictions, the injection of funds by the government into the economy, as well as energy trade, which provides important benefits. Profits.
Becker believes the surprising strength of the Russian economy is a “wake-up call” for the West. The effectiveness of sanctions as a means of achieving political objectives may be more limited than previously thought, she concluded.
