Russia’s war economy has problems—but is not about to crash

Factual coreconfirmed by several independent voices

• Vladimir Putin is still able to fund his aggression

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• "The Russians are very disappointed about this, they really want the Americans to engage." © Thomson Reuters 2026.

  according to Japan Today

• Since the Alaska summit, it ⁠has often spoken of "the spirit of Anchorage" - shorthand, analysts say, for Russia's contention that Trump is sympathetic to its central demand that Ukraine give up the whole of its Donbas region in return for a freezing of battle lines elsewhere.

  according to Japan Today

• Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said extensive work is underway to develop new systems to counter next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles, arguing that Russia is treating the drone threat as a major and evolving security challenge.

  according to Hindustan Times

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• Vladimir Putin is still able to fund his aggression

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