Russia to Cut Business Support as Economic Reserves Run Low

34 articles · Updated · The Moscow Times · Apr 18

Russia’s government has warned it will scale back new business support as economic reserves are largely depleted and budget pressures mount.
Officials say previous rapid growth relied on now-exhausted labor and fiscal buffers, with businesses facing high interest rates, a strong ruble, and tax changes.
Growth has slowed sharply, prompting calls for businesses to adapt and invest independently, while the government shifts support towards equity financing over subsidized loans.

As state support vanishes, are Russia's civilian businesses facing a mass extinction?

Can Moscow's pivot to capital markets succeed as its own economy shrinks?

How long can Russia's national savings last before the fund is completely empty?

With its reserves exhausted, can Russia's war economy survive on high oil prices alone?

Will a historic labor shortage ultimately cripple Russia's ability to wage war?

Will new taxes on citizens and businesses be enough to fund the war effort?