361Firm Briefing "Russia's War Economy" (Feb. 18, 2025)

The discussion focused on the Russian economy's resilience amid sanctions, with GDP growth projected to drop from 4% to under 2%. Defense spending exceeds social spending, leading to high inflation and wage pressures. Russia's reliance on oil exports, particularly to China, India, and the Middle East, has mitigated some economic impacts. However, long-term vulnerabilities include demographic issues, productivity lag, and rising inequality. The conversation also touched on the global impact of the war, including the potential for a second Cold War, the role of crypto in bypassing sanctions, and the geopolitical implications for Europe and the US. You can subscribe to various 361 events and content at https://361firm.com/subs. For reference: Web: www.361firm.com/homeOnboard as Investor: https://361.pub/shortdiagOnboard Deals 361: www.361firm.com/onbOnboard as Banker: www.361firm.com/bankersEvents: www.361firm.com/eventsContent: www.youtube.com/361firmWeekly Digests: www.361firm.com/digest