Russia’s economy is ‘sputtering,’ and Putin’s wartime spending model has pushed the country to an ‘economic, political, and military abyss’

Russia's economy shows signs of strain despite wartime growth metrics like stable GDP and low unemployment. The war effort has dominated industrial and technological resources, leading to military stalemates and rising costs, according to a CSIS report. Everyday Russians face economic distress as the model becomes unsustainable.