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Russia's Economy on Brink: Oil Sales Plummet, Sanctions Bite

11/18/2025

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Russia's economy faces significant challenges and is predicted to collapse due to sanctions and falling oil revenues.
Over 380 million barrels of oil remain unsold.
Some analysts say the war economy can sustain itself longer than expected, citing low unemployment and increased military production.
Deeper economic pain could force President Vladimir Putin to choose between military and civilian spending.

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Story summary

Russia's economy faces significant challenges and is predicted to collapse due to sanctions and falling oil revenues.
Over 380 million barrels of oil remain unsold.
Some analysts say the war economy can sustain itself longer than expected, citing low unemployment and increased military production.
Deeper economic pain could force President Vladimir Putin to choose between military and civilian spending.