Russian city life war impact - Eastern Express -- TVP WORLD

Four years of war have reshaped everyday life in Russia, from broken elevtors and grounded planes to throttled internet and legal impunity for those who enlist for military duty. The economy looks stable on paper, but the incentives now favor weapons over innovation and seizures over investment. The rule of law is bent to accomodate mobilization.

Recruitment is getting harder as risk rises and rewards shrink, while Russia’s geopolitical standing is tumbling down. This episode traces how a long war becomes an arduous daily routine – and what that does to a country.

Host: Benjamin Lee