Kremlin-linked state bank warns Russia faces potential loss in war of attrition
A top Russian state bank has reportedly issued a forecast suggesting that Russia could lose the ongoing conflict if it remains a prolonged war of attrition. The assessment highlights growing concerns within the Russian financial and political elite regarding the long-term economic sustainability of the war effort. This internal warning contrasts with official Kremlin rhetoric and points to increasing pressure from Western sanctions and the high costs of military mobilization.