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flag Russia’s war production surged since 2022, but recent data shows slowing growth and signs of economic strain.

flag Russia’s defense production surged since 2022, with President Putin claiming output rose 22-fold, including major increases in ammunition, tanks, drones, and electronic warfare systems, driven by record spending of 13.5 trillion rubles in 2025. flag While industrial output peaked in 2024, growth slowed to 1% in 2025, with declines in key sectors, falling imports from China, and reduced job postings. flag Despite state efforts to maintain momentum, structural issues like corruption, delayed payments, and layoffs at state firms signal strain, raising questions about the sustainability of the wartime economic boom.

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