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As the Kremlin took urgent measures to stabilise the plummeting rouble last week, one thing became clear: rampant spending on its war machine and social welfare programmes could not go on for ever. Few observers believe the Russian economy is in danger of imminent collapse.
Putin sets sights on re-election but cost of war can only grow comes via ChinaTechNews.com.