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BearInMind's avatar

It’s astonishing that Russia survived so long on a 13% income tax rate. That’s literally three times less than my effective tax rate in Europe.

The map of minerals in Ukraine is pretty insightful and in a way explains why the economy of Ukraine was fueled by the East. I would only add that Donbas has one of highest Lithium reserves (valued at over $10 trillion).

Thanks for sharing.

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Julian Macfarlane's avatar

I get a tiny pension from Canada. Just enough to pay for my utilities. Certainly not my rent. I fill out a tax form every year. And am officially below the poverty line since I have no income.. I pay 15% tax anyway. Shoulda moved to Russia or China when I could.

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Des Hanrahan's avatar

Russia wasn't cut off SWIFT until March 2022 . The Oligarchs were free to send their money abroad until then .

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Julian Macfarlane's avatar

Really good point, Des. Thank you. And look at what happened to their assets! Putin in his Presser said, "I told',m but they didn't listen!". Eg https://confiscation.com.ua/en/news/malofeev_confiscation https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/es/ip_22_1828

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Raveen's avatar

Thanks for your analysis, Julian.

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