Structural Developments
May 2026
Bad News and Good News for the Russian Economy
Summary
Despite five years of war in Ukraine and non-stop sanctions, the Russian economy has avoided collapse. But isolation, rising inflation, tight central bank policies, insufficient import substitution and ongoing Ukrainian attacks have taken a toll on the economy – and on public opinion.
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