The Russian economy is experiencing an unexpected surge, despite ongoing international sanctions and a war situation. A recent Economist article attributes this growth to "bacchanalian spending" by the government, which has boosted economic activity. This trend may not be sustainable in the long term, but it does offer insights into the complex relationship between government spending and economic performance.

Source: https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/08/11/vladimir-putin-spends-big-and-sends-russias-economy-soaring