Post by The Plakhov Group

Russia’s economy appears to be losing momentum, with GDP contracting year-on-year in January and February 2026 after several years of relatively strong growth following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The slowdown has coincided with declining fossil fuel export revenues, which had previously helped stabilize the economy despite Western sanctions and war-related pressures. Although recent geopolitical tensions temporarily boosted energy revenues, the broader trend points to mounting structural challenges, including sanctions, dependence on energy exports, and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Infographic by Statista #Russia #Ukraine #RussoUkrainianWar #EU #Europe #NATO #Security #War #Military #Politics #Geopolitics #InternationalAffairs #Росія #Україна #ЄС #Європа #НАТО #Безпека #Війна #Військоваполітика #Геополітика #Міжнароднівідносини