2025: Will Russia’s Economy Freeze Under Sanctions?

As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its third year, the economic toll is mounting—and 2025 could be the tipping point.

Economic Strain:

The Russian ruble has lost over 50% of its value, and inflation is soaring.
Oil exports, a critical revenue source, have dropped to $64 per barrel—a sharp decline from previous highs.
Sanctions Bite Harder:

SWIFT bans, frozen oligarch assets, and mass corporate exits are choking trade and investment.
Factories are operating at just 81% capacity, with labor shortages fueled by mass conscription and heavy war losses.
Uncertain Future:

With 800,000 casualties and mounting economic woes, will sanctions push the Kremlin to rethink its war strategy?
2025 could mark a turning point for Russia’s economy—and its role on the global stage.