GENERAL18 Sept 2026
Russia's wartime economy faces strain from debt, military spending
Russia's wartime economy is under strain. Heavy military spending has ballooned the budget deficit, and the government has raised value-added tax paid by consumers at the cash register. Consumers and businesses feel gloomier and growth has slowed. High oil export prices still fund the war, so economists see no crisis yet. They warn deeper problems could build up over time.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Heavy military spending has pushed up Russia's budget deficit, and the government has raised value-added tax paid by consumers at the cash register.
- Growth has slowed and consumer sentiment fell to 94 over the summer, down from 116 in spring and summer of 2025.
- Economists say strong oil export revenues still fund the war, so a financial crisis is not imminent, though longer-term problems could build up.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you import, export or deal in goods linked to oil and global demand, watch those prices and currency swings, and review your costs and pricing with your CA before taking on big commitments.
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