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strikeAug 15, 2026

Putin’s Russia: a land that has ‘run out of workers’

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Putin’s Russia: a land that has ‘run out of workers’ Russia is undergoing its worst labour crisis in decades, placing the country on the verge of economic collapse Growth may be slowing, but Russia’s economy is essentially sound.

Source: The Week UK — Read the full report

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  • The Week UKBy The Week UK

    Putin’s Russia: a land that has ‘run out of workers’ Russia is undergoing its worst labour crisis in decades, placing the country on the verge of economic collapse Growth may be slowing, but Russia’s economy is essentially sound. That’s the message Vladimir Putin is keen to purve…

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