Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?

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Russia's economy faces increasing strain from the ongoing Ukraine war, evidenced by slowing growth and a widening budget deficit, despite benefiting from higher oil revenues due to Middle East conflict. However, Moscow retains substantial reserves, though US Senate-backed tariffs on Russian energy buyers aim to curtail this revenue stream.

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A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.

Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?

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