Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise
- People walk in front of a billboard honouring a participant in Russia's military action in Ukraine and reading "Pride of Russia!
- " and a Neftmagistral gas station pylon which shows that there is no gasoline at the station in Moscow on July 10, 2026.
- Igor Ivanko | Afp | Getty ImagesRussian government officials told CNBC that the economy is strong and healthy despite "unprecedented foreign pressure" following the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
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- People walk in front of a billboard honouring a participant in Russia's military action in Ukraine and reading "Pride of Russia!
- " and a Neftmagistral gas station pylon which shows that there is no gasoline at the station in Moscow on July 10, 2026.
- Igor Ivanko | Afp | Getty ImagesRussian government officials told CNBC that the economy is strong and healthy despite "unprecedented foreign pressure" following the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
Sources: Cnbc