# Will Russia’s struggling economy cast a shadow over elections?

https://mins.news/en/video/59678

- Reuters, 2026-09-15 17:01 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CGAyu8BhYg

> As Russia heads into parliamentary elections this week, stubbornly high inflation, costly borrowing, stagnant output and fuel shortages have become part of everyday life.

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