# The cost of war: Inside Russia's economic unease

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Published: 2026-09-14T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://iono.fm/e/1717336
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Economic unease is growing among Russian workers as fuel shortages and Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt key sectors of the economy. Ed Butler examines the pressures facing businesses, workers and consumers, from damaged refineries to attacks on Wildberries warehouses. As concerns grow over prices, jobs and supply chains, what do these disruptions reveal about the resilience of Russia's wartime economy? Presenter: Ed Butler

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