Russia’s war economy fuels rustbelt revival

Russian economy risks downturn as peace with Ukraine may cut military spending

Russian economy risks downturn as peace with Ukraine may cut military spending Economists warn of recession as military spending cuts loom in post-war

Russia’s domestic economy is increasingly reliant on war in Ukraine

The NewsRussia’s industrial heartland is seeing an economic renaissance as a result of the war in Ukraine.Shops, restaurants, and gym chains are opening up throughout the country’s rust belt alongside a hike in military production and new wealth stemming from heavy army recruitment: Russia gives large bonuses to conscripts, and their families get payouts if they die. “Almost all women get manicures now,” one resident of a small Russian city told…

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Russia’s war economy fuels rustbelt revival

Shops, restaurants and gyms are popping up in historically poor areas which serve as recruiting pools for Moscow’s army

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The country’s economic growth depends on the war in Ukraine, making a peace deal an economic risk for the Kremlin

Russia’s Wartime Arms Manufacturing Creates Long-term Problems For Poor Russians

Putin could struggle to end the war in Ukraine because it’s making some poor Russians richer. Russia’s war against Ukraine has improved conditions for some poor Russians.War-related activities have driven economic resilience, with 3.6% GDP [...]