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Russia cuts growth forecast as war economy slows

Filed: May 12, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: Russia cut its growth forecast to 0.4% as momentum in its war economy fades.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Russia reduced its growth forecast to 0.4% for this year.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Putin’s war economy runs out of momentum.
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