Despite warnings of a looming recession and high inflation, many Russians feel their economy has adapted successfully to Western sanctions, even if it means parting with some well-known Western brands for good. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/07/markets/sanctions-russia-middle-class/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #vladimirputin #economicindicators