715 Russian economists just said Russia has 4 months left to the worst breakdown since the fall of USSR

18 Feb 2026

Russia faces a potential financial crisis within four months due to a combination of factors. These include plummeting oil and gas revenues, soaring military spending, and a weakening economy. The situation is exacerbated by a structural deficit, rising inflation, and a potential banking shock, which could lead to a sharp devaluation of the ruble and forced cuts to civilian spending.