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Furthermore, Russia’s projected energy revenues for the upcoming year are expected to decline sharply. Official figures suggest a reduction from approximately 40% of the country's federal budget to about 20%. Such a drop represents a substantial blow to Russia’s financial capabilities, especially since energy exports are a cornerstone of the Russian economy.
These economic pressures are pivotal but not necessarily decisive. Experts emphasize that although damaging, these setbacks are unlikely to halt Russia’s ability to sustain the war effort entirely. Instead, they serve as a "dampener," impairing Russia's long-term strategic stamina but not causing an immediate collapse of its military operations.