economy
January 31, 2026
Пад прихода од нафте врши притисак на Русију
Руски приходи од нафте, најмоћнији извор финансија за рат, налазе се под све већим притиском, док Москва води директне мировне преговоре са Кијевом, први пут после више месеци, пише Њујорк тајмс (НYТ).
TL;DR
- Russian oil revenues are declining due to lower global prices and Western sanctions.
- Oil and gas revenues fell by nearly a quarter last year.
- The Kremlin is resorting to tax increases and deficit spending to bridge the gap.
- The public will likely bear more of the war's financial burden, estimated at $170 billion annually.
- Factors affecting Russian oil trade include price drops since April and increased global supply offering buyers alternatives.
- New Western sanctions and stricter enforcement have also impacted the industry.
- Unlike in previous years, Russia cannot easily reduce spending or devalue its currency to fill the budget gap.
- The ruble has strengthened, meaning less money is received for each barrel of oil sold.
- The Russian government has increased personal and corporate income taxes, as well as taxes on small businesses.
- The budget deficit reached $72 billion in 2025, the largest since 2009.
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