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Russia's Deathonomics: When War Becomes the Best Job in Town

Name: Russia's Deathonomics: When War Becomes the Best Job in Town
Uploaded: 2025-07-07T17:30:03.000Z
Duration: 1431 s
Channel: Fronts Staff
Description: In Putin’s Russia, war has become the best-paying job. Explore how military death benefits turned poverty into profit—and why Russia’s economy now depends on a steady supply of coffins.

Fronts Staff • July 7, 2025

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In Putin’s Russia, war has become the best-paying job. Explore how military death benefits turned poverty into profit—and why Russia’s economy now depends on a steady supply of coffins.