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Russia’s economy is an ‘illusion’ built on debt, and a banking crisis is ready to explode, intel report says, while the Kremlin may seize pensions

European intelligence warns Russia faces probable banking crisis in 2026 as forced lending conceals systemic weaknesses

A European intelligence assessment circulating among EU policymakers warns Russia faces a probable banking crisis in 2026 — years of forced lending have concealed 'explosive' weaknesses, with 10% of…

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