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Fact-check: Real-time X posts discuss Russia's economic struggles, including massive deficits (e.g., 8T rubles), falling profits, and war impacts, consistent with the article's claims. Web searches confirm the Jamestown Foundation article citing Radio Svoboda and Rosstat data: nearly 30% of companies unprofitable in 2025 with 7.5 trillion rubles (~$100B) losses, reported in Russian media like Izvestia, showing well-sourced facts without contradictions.

Russian Economy Collapsing While Officials Enrich Themselves

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Independent experts report a record-breaking economic collapse in Russia, with nearly 30% of companies unprofitable in 2025 and losses totaling approximately 7.5 trillion rubles ($100 billion). The deterioration is attributed to the ongoing war and its economic consequences, while Russian officials are reportedly enriching themselves amid the crisis. The analysis, cited from Radio Svoboda and published by the Jamestown Foundation, highlights a deepening economic inversion in the country.

Russian Economy Collapsing While Officials Enrich Themselves

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