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flag Russia's economy slows due to high military spending, weak oil prices, and potential new sanctions.

flag Russia's heavily militarized economy is slowing down due to a widening budget deficit and weak oil prices, under the threat of more Western sanctions. flag Military spending has increased by 60% since the Ukraine campaign began, reaching 9% of GDP. flag The economy grew only 1.4% in the first quarter, its lowest in two years, with the central bank predicting a 1-2% growth this year. flag High inflation and falling oil prices are key factors behind the slowdown. flag US senators are proposing tariffs on countries buying Russian oil to further pressure Russia economically.

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