“The Russian economy is not collapsing, but it is stagnant and suffering high inflation. And this economic decline could be a tipping point, because Russia may run out of liquid reserves, prompting the Kremlin to cut public expenditure.” writes Frivärlds senior fellow Anders Åslund in Novaya Gazeta Europe.
Novaya Gazeta Europe: Running out of road – Stagflation is hitting Russia’s war economy as sanctions take their toll on economic growth and price stability, writes Anders Åslund
August 10, 2025