1. Key Russian Defense Supplier Shuts Down Steel Line, Fires Hundreds as Losses Mount
https://united24media.com/latest-news/key-russian-defense-supplier-shuts-down-steel-line-fires-hundreds-as-losses-mount-12859
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Russia’s Lukoil to sell off foreign assets as US sanctions bite
Restrictions imposed by Washington will force the company to end its exports to European countries.
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-lukoil-gas-energy-trade-kremlin-war-ukraine-donald-trump/
This is an indication that Russia's oil giants are doing very poorly. Russia gets by far most of its foreign trade revenue from raw oil. It has a few refineries but most nations want the raw stuff, i guess that their refineries aren't very well regarded internationally. It's basically a nation that can afford to have a huge military expenditure because it's more or less a gas station masquerading as a nation.
Last edited by shavenferret - on 27 October 2025
