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Russia’s Economy Is Starting to Come Undone

Russia's economy is squeezed and shifted to lower growth. Oil and gas revenue fell by 50%. The economy is becoming ever more reliant on China.

Russia's government revenue is being squeezed and its economy has shifted to a lower-growth trajectory.
Oil and gas revenue fell by nearly half in the first two months of this year compared with last year.
The labor force has shrunk as young people are sent to the front or flee the country over fears of being drafted.
Russia is becoming ever more reliant on China.
Russian economy is entering a long-term regression.

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