15 August 2025
Russia’s economic woes weaken Putin’s hand in his upcoming meeting with Trump in Alaska.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may think he has the upper hand as he flies to meet US President Donald Trump in Alaska, but behind the bravado lies a weak Russian economy that is undermining the Kremlin leader’s position.
This is stated in the WP material.
Weak cards up Putin’s sleeve
Analysts emphasize that the sanctions that have been in place for more than three years are putting significant pressure on Russia. Military spending has contributed to inflation rising to 9.4%, and according to experts, the actual rise in prices for goods for the population is almost twice as high.
The Russian Central Bank’s attempts to contain inflation through high interest rates (currently 18%) have led to a decline in investment and an increase in non-payments.
Banks are warning of the risk of bankruptcy, especially against the backdrop of increased corporate borrowing for military needs. At the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, officials acknowledged the “overcooling” of the economy.
The head of the Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, noted that the reserves that allowed the economy to grow during the first two years of the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine no longer exist.
The fate of the USSR looms on the horizon
The Chairman of the State Duma Budget Committee, Andrei Makarov, stated that the state risks being left without funds, repeating the fate of the USSR.
Economists have calculated that with the current sanctions, the aggressor country will be able to finance military operations for another 18-20 months if oil prices do not fall.
The mafia economy is in deplorable state and Ukraine’s almost daily attacks on it number one Golden Goose … its oil industry … is eroding it more and more. I am sure that the vampire is not feeling very cozy, knowing that he is at the mercy of the orange prick. If mafia land were strong, the vampire would never have left his crap hole.
Trump has all the aces. Will he use them, or will he fold to putler’s pair of two’s?
That’s the huge question.
How can you make a deal with a country that is bankrupt and has no expertise in making anything?
You must ask the orange felon, who went bankrupt 6 times, once even with a CASINO!
This promises to be good. Plus if any deals are made, the next POTUS will almost certainly put a stop to them if it is a Dem.
Or if he or she is a real Republican.
TRUMP AND PUTIN WILL NOT MEET ONE-ON-ONE……………..!!!
Alone, in a dark room, lit by candlelight, and a bed with red linen.