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Russia's GDP growth remains positive despite war and EU sanctions
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First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 4:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The headline says Russia's GDP growth is around 1% despite the war and EU self-imposed sanctions. It describes growth as modest but positive, and 0.3 percentage points higher than Italy's.
SO WHAT?
The figures indicate that war-related sanctions have not eliminated Russia's economic growth, with potential implications for sanctions policy and the wider European economy.
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