Sweden Warns of Looming Russian Economic Crisis Amid Data Manipulation Claims

52 articles · Updated · Financial Times · Apr 20

Swedish intelligence warns that Russia is manipulating economic data to mask the true scale of its financial difficulties amid ongoing sanctions and war spending.
Officials estimate Russia's budget deficit is understated by $30 billion and real inflation could be closer to 15% rather than the official 5.86%.
Analysts say Russia faces either long-term decline or a financial shock, with economic troubles likely to constrain its military capabilities and policy options.

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