We estimate that net private sector outflows of capital from Russia have totalled $50bn since the start of the year – equivalent to 2.5% of GDP. What’s more, if the current pace of capital flight continues over the coming weeks, net outflows are on course to total $70bn (3.2% of GDP) over Q1 as a whole. There is a real risk that this could push Russia into recession this year.
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