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Russia's financing tactics have come under scrutiny, particularly its reliance on off-budget financing strategies that obscure the actual costs of warfare. Reports indicate significant corporate debt growth aimed at bolstering military operations, thereby risking economic stability while creating inflationary pressures. Analysts predict a looming systemic credit crisis for Moscow if these practices persist unregulated.
The stakes are high for the U.S. as it navigates these turbulent waters. If the Trump administration can effectively play its cards, strengthening sanctions and expanding LNG exports to Europe, it can simultaneously weaken Russia economically while gaining a tighter grip over energy resources in the long term.