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Big business in Russia on brink of default – intelligence
- The report says 62% of civilian firms in 2025 saw profits fall, signaling broad downturn in Russia's corporate sector.
- Investments were cut by 66% and 15% of projects were frozen, highlighting tightening conditions.
- Accounts receivable rose for 72% of companies, including state-owned firms, worsening liquidity.
- Some businesses anticipate staff cuts in the second half of 2026 as liquidity pressures grow.
- RUIE warns that the cost of capital remains high and demand is weak, fueling a wave of defaults.
- The government and Central Bank are accused of uncoordinated macro policies that hamper investment.
- By year-end, 21 of 28 priority sectors contracted, while defense-linked firms grew.
- Analysts warn of increasing militarization of the economy due to policy and sector shifts.
- The Foreign Intelligence Service framed the report as evidence of systemic capital pressures under current policy.
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