As Russia continues its military assault on Ukraine, the heavy toll on the Russian economy could be felt for years to come. The invasion is now in its third month, and sustaining it requires approximately $900 million a day, Sean Spoonts, editor-in-chief of SOFREP, a media outlet focused on military news, told Newsweek. Several factors play into that heavy price, according to SOFREP's estimate. Th
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