Russia after the sanctions because of the aggression against Ukraine and the sharp decline in oil prices was in the same situation as the USSR before its collapse.

This was broadcast by Radio Liberty, a diplomat, ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Vladimir Ogryzko.

"Resources, however, are not infinite. If we consider that the West refuses to provide equipment for the extraction of both gas and oil, and without this, it is practically impossible to increase the volumes, then there is no longer any need to wait for some super profits. We have to think about balancing and survival, "he said..

At the same time, Ogryzko notes, Moscow is consciously going to reduce social spending, while at the same time increasing military spending.

"This reminds me very much of the history of the USSR when instead of bread there were guns, and then all of a sudden this entire structure fell in a few days," added the diplomat.

Recall that earlier Russia predicted the collapse after Putin's departure.

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