German companies pay into Putin’s war chest – withdrawal from Russia apparently “unimaginably difficult”. As of: February 23, 2024, 5:39 p.m By: Bona Hyun CommentsPressSplit Many German companies are still represented in Russia – despite the war in Ukraine.

The Russian defense industry, among others, benefits. Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning higher military spending - with devastating consequences for Russia's economy. The population suffers from it.