Russian MP says Russian economy cannot sustain continuation of war

Suleymanov. Photo: Radio Liberty

Renat Suleymanov, a member of the Russian State Duma from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation faction, has stated that the Russia-Ukraine war must end "more swiftly" as Russia's economy "cannot sustain the prolonged continuation of the special military operation" [as the Russians refer to their unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine - ed.].

Source: Radio Liberty, citing Suleymanov's interview with Russian outlet Kontinent-Sibir

Details: Journalists asked Suleymanov how the breakdown of peace negotiations on Ukraine would affect the state of Russia's budget.

Russian MP says Russian economy cannot sustain continuation of war

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