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Russia Faces Economic Crisis Amid Ukraine Drone Strikes

9/18/2025

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Russia is experiencing economic difficulties similar to those before the Soviet Union's collapse, with warnings of recession and fuel shortages.
Sberbank's head noted a "technical recession" with no signs of growth.
Ukraine's drone strikes have reduced Russian oil refining capacity by 20%.
Rising fuel prices pose risks to Putin's regime, increasing social pressure and reducing profits for major oil companies.
NATO activated Article 4 and launched Operation "Eastern Sentry" in response to a recent Russian drone incursion into Poland.

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Story summary

Russia is experiencing economic difficulties similar to those before the Soviet Union's collapse, with warnings of recession and fuel shortages.
Sberbank's head noted a "technical recession" with no signs of growth.
Ukraine's drone strikes have reduced Russian oil refining capacity by 20%.
Rising fuel prices pose risks to Putin's regime, increasing social pressure and reducing profits for major oil companies.
NATO activated Article 4 and launched Operation "Eastern Sentry" in response to a recent Russian drone incursion into Poland.