Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  • Russia's war on Ukraine has fueled a massive brain drain that will hobble Putin's economy.
  • By some estimates, 80% of those who have left Russia are college educated, and 86% are under the age of 45.
  • Russia's GDP, as measured by purchasing power parity, will fall behind Indonesia's in 2026.

Russia's war on Ukraine triggered a massive brain drain, and the toll it will take on the economy is coming into clearer focus.