Sweden Warns Russia’s Economy Is Weaker Than It Appears, Heads Toward Decline
Sweden’s military intelligence chief warns Moscow’s economy is weaker than official data and could head into long-term decline or a shock; sustaining a war-driven economy would require Urals crude above $100 per barrel for a year, while the defense sector shows strain and corruption and inflation may run around 15% rather than the official ~6%; Sweden urges tougher sanctions to exploit Russia’s vulnerabilities.