AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin’s War costing more than 35% GDP in 2 nd quarter. The young technically skilled IT professionals are afraid to remain in Russia. They’re being flown out to other countries, leaving Putin with a one product Soviet, (Fossil Fuels) and a brain drain, preventing innovation. Another unintended consequence Putin did not anticipate! A bankrupt economy in money and skills. Perhaps it’s time for Putin to think about an exit strategy from the Ukraine & Russia?