Russia Has a ‘Death Spiral’ Problem

Russia Has a ‘Death Spiral’ Problem

Russia’s Economy Might Be Reaching a Tipping Point  Key Points and Summary – New analysis from September 2025 suggests that Western sanctions may finally be pushing Russia’s economy to a breaking point, potentially forcing Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. For the first time since the war began, Russia’s non-military economy is contracting, with near-zero GDP growth, soaring interest rates, and looming banking and real es…