The fallout from the crisis in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions imposed by Western governments have certainly contributed to the recent weakness of Russia’s economy. But there are ominous signs – particularly from developments in the labour market – that the economy is facing much deeper structural problems that extend well beyond the effects of the conflict in Ukraine.
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