Conflict● ElevatedAug 16 · Aug 16, 2026, 1:00 AM
Kremlin top state bank predicts Russia could lose war of attrition
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from freerepublic.com · United States
Russia's leading state bank has reportedly predicted that the country could face defeat in a war of attrition. This suggests a potential internal assessment of the ongoing conflict's sustainability and outcome.
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