## A Gloomy Forecast for Russia’s Economy After nearly three years of tumultuous conflict in Ukraine, Russia is finally experiencing the full brunt of economic sanctions from the West. This heavyweight pressure might just push Moscow to reconsider its ongoing war efforts. The [Atlantic Council](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/) recently made this assertion, citing growing indications of economic strainThink Tank Predicts Economic Strain May Conclude Ukraine Conflict in 2023