# Russia’s wartime economy faces long-term erosion from debt and military spending

https://mins.news/en/item/64534

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-18 16:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/4rhdSHg

> Tensions in Russia’s wartime economy are mounting as huge military outlays widen the budget deficit. Consumers and businesses are becoming more pessimistic, pointing to longer-term economic strain.

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