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Russian Banker Fired After Warning of Social Crisis Amid War With Ukraine
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First seen: Aug 17, 2026, 3:30 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 17, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A top Russian banker was fired after warning that President Vladimir Putin was leading the country into a social crisis amid an attritional war with Ukraine.
SO WHAT?
The dismissal signals possible domestic political and economic pressure in Russia linked to the ongoing war.
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