The Russian economy seems to hold up in the numbers. Seen from space, the story is different
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The Russian economy seems to hold up in the numbers. Seen from space, the story is different

SAPO Notícias27 August 2026 at 16:13

A recent study used NASA satellite images to analyze the nighttime luminosity of more than a thousand Russian cities, revealing that Russia's economic activity has likely slowed significantly since the large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Although official economic indicators show apparent resilience, satellite analysis tells a different story, suggesting a deeper impact on the country's real economy.

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