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Russians begin paying the costs of Putin's war

Russians have begun paying costs associated with Putin’s war.

SourceThe Economist00:00 UTCSave

Why it matters. The coverage indicates the war’s financial burden is reaching people in Russia.

What to watch. Watch for further reporting on how these costs affect Russian households and public finances.

Coverage

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Coverage

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Why it’s in the Brief

Ranked 8th of 10.

Starting score
5.0
Public-interest terms in the text
+1.25
High-reliability sources
+0.75
Score
7.0

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