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Russia's Military Production Plummets Amid Economic Strain

10/27/2025

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Russia's military-industrial complex posted its first three-year decline as production fell in September 2025.
The Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reported a 1.6% drop in fabricated metal products in September 2025.
Analysts attribute the slowdown to budget constraints and tighter policies.
Bank of Russia cut rates to spur growth and trimmed its 2026 forecast to 0.5–1%.
The United States has imposed sanctions on major energy companies, complicating Russia's economy.

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Russia's military-industrial complex posted its first three-year decline as production fell in September 2025.
The Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reported a 1.6% drop in fabricated metal products in September 2025.
Analysts attribute the slowdown to budget constraints and tighter policies.
Bank of Russia cut rates to spur growth and trimmed its 2026 forecast to 0.5–1%.
The United States has imposed sanctions on major energy companies, complicating Russia's economy.