Andrei Belousov: Putin picks trusted technocrat to run defence ministryKremlin prioritizes war economy with trusted technocrats appointed to manage military budgets.
The odds of Russia's economy collapsing are 'extremely small' and the war can go on for the long term, economist saysRussia's war economy appears stable and sustainable despite predictions of collapse.
Andrei Belousov: Putin picks trusted technocrat to run defence ministryKremlin prioritizes war economy with trusted technocrats appointed to manage military budgets.
The odds of Russia's economy collapsing are 'extremely small' and the war can go on for the long term, economist saysRussia's war economy appears stable and sustainable despite predictions of collapse.
Putin taps economist Andrei Belousov to lead defense ministry in wartimePutin surprised by appointing economist Belousov as defense minister, showing a shift to war economy and emphasis on arms manufacturing race with the West.