Despite mounting economic and demographic pressures, Russian President Vladimir Putin will continue to feed the war machine so long as he gains ground in Ukraine. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/08/world/putins-economic-crisis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #russia #vladimirputin #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #russianeconomy