American press: Russian officials warn Putin of a possible economic collapse

DISINFO.MD, 6 February 2026 10:40

Fueled by trillions in expenses for state military orders and payments made to those recruited for the front, Russia’s war economy is nearing a critical point. Officials from the government’s financial bloc have warned Vladimir Putin that, in the coming months, the country could face an economic crisis. The information is reported by The Washington [...] Articolul American press: Russian officials warn Putin of a possible economic collapse apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.

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