Why Russia's Economy Is Like a Chronic Alcoholic - William Spaniel

A common narrative is that Russia is poised for an economic collapse after the War in Ukraine comes to an end. This video explores the element of truth behind that perception, and how the Kremlin will take steps to stop that from happening. In effect, the Russian economy is like a chronic alcoholic. If it quits cold turkey, it is liable to completely fall apart. However, things will be more sustainable if weans itself away from the flood of easy money.

0:00 Russia's Economic Bender
1:06 Russia's Broader Economic Picture
3:03 The Kremlin's Political Problem
6:00 How to Treat Alcohol Dependency
7:17 Managing Russia's Post-War Economic Problems
14:02 The Big Picture