Officials report successes of the Russian economy, yet there are systemic problems that could lead to a collapse despite some optimistic indicators.

Officials report successes of the Russian economy, yet there are systemic problems that could lead to a collapse despite some optimistic indicators.

@meduzalive 07 May 2026, 13:37

The Russian economy shows contradictory trends, including a growing budget deficit and a strong ruble, raising debates about its resilience amid war and sanctions.

@meduzalive 07 May 2026, 06:00