https://freerepublic.com/tag/clintoonnooznetwork/ en-us Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:24:54 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4392235/posts Andrey Klepach, one of Russia’s top economists, has been replaced as chief economist of the country’s national development bank shortly after a speech was made public in which he reportedly said Russia’s economy was being damaged by the war in Ukraine. Russia’s state news agency TASS confirmed Sunday that Klepach “no longer holds the position of chief economist at VEB,” one of Russia’s largest banks, but did not give a reason for his departure. A new candidate has been selected and will be appointed soon, TASS added. VEB repeated the same statement to CNN. That announcement came two days after... CNN https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4392235/posts#comment Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:24:54 GMT