Russia cut small business support by a third—then sent the tax collector
The Kremlin chose to abandon its civilian economy. Now the VAT bill arrives.
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Russia’s A-50 maker lost $65 million—its revenue collapsed 3.8 times in one year
Beriev, sole manufacturer of Russia’s dwindling surveillance fleet, swings from profit to deep loss.
Russia’s GDP growth collapsed 76%—a Kremlin think tank says worse is coming (INFOGRAPHIC)
Growth plunged from 4.3% to 1% in 2025, and a recession may follow in 2026.
Russia’s corruption “crackdown” looks hollow as losses surge without more cases
Seven in ten crimes are classified as grave or especially grave.
Russia’s 2026 outlook: war spending climbs as reserves drain
Both may be right—and that’s exactly the problem. “Russia has the upper hand. And they always did. They’re…
Russia’s war machine is running out of cash—and out of illusions
Moscow resorts to money printing as state railways drown in debt, oil revenues plunge 35%, and even China exploits Russia’s desperation.
Russia’s ghost fleet circles the oceans as buyers vanish
Major oil refineries in India and China increasingly refuse Russian deliveries.
Russia’s war economy hits its wall: ISW and US Treasury confirm Euromaidan Press analysis
The signs were already there—Western intelligence is just catching up.
Russia has 18 months of war funding left—and China just said no
How long can Russia’s economy last? Economist breaks down the timeline
Creaking wheels: Russian railway cargo plunges for third quarter as war costs mount
Transport data exposes industrial collapse across Russia’s most strategic sectors.
Sanctions bite: Russian steel output collapses to lowest point since invasion
The metallurgy sector’s worst performance since Putin launched his invasion signals mounting strain on Russia’s military-industrial capacity.
Russia accidentally admits what it denied for three years: war is breaking its economy
Russia just admitted something it has spent three years denying: the war is breaking its economy. According to Russian Finance Ministry data, Moscow’s federal deficit hit $62 billion by July — already 25% over its yearly target with five months still to go.
Russia bargaining hard to kill sanctions, Zelenskyy says
Moscow is using global connections to negotiate softer restrictions, Ukraine’s President warns.