No More Money For War? Prices Spike, Key Rate Next — Budget Revenues Collapse
Russia’s “war economy” runs on one thing: cash flow. And this week, the numbers are flashing red.
In today’s episode of Russian Economic Review (the ongoing series broadcasted every Wednesday), I break down why prices are spiking, why the Central Bank may be forced to raise the key rate, and why budget revenues are showing dangerous weakness — all at the same time.
We’ll go category by category (my usual format):
1) Microeconomic agents (people + companies)
-why everyday prices are jumping now
-how businesses are passing costs forward
-what households feel first: food, services, utilities, medicine
2) Microeconomy (industries)
-which sectors are getting squeezed hardest
-why real demand is weakening behind the headlines
-where “war spending” props things up — and where it doesn’t
3) Macroeconomy (state finances + inflation + rates)
-what falling revenues mean for the federal budget
-why inflation pressure pushes the Central Bank toward tighter policy
-what this combo could mean for 2026: slower growth, higher costs, more stress
This is not about politics — it’s about economic math. When revenues fall, prices rise, and rates climb, something has to give.
Share your city/country in the comments: are you seeing price jumps where you live too? And what do you think comes next — higher rates, new taxes, or spending cuts?
I’m Konstantin, a Russian in exile and creator of Inside Russia. I talk to people inside the country every day, follow the numbers and the mood, study Russia under microscope and share my findings with the world. No hype — just facts. Sources: open public data and reporting (Russia Today, MinFin, CBR, Rosstat, business press). This video is commentary and analysis for information/education only and follows YouTube community guidelines.
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No More Money For War? Prices Spike, Key Rate Next — Budget Revenues Collapse
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