How Russian government hides the economic crisis behind “special commissions”
The Russian government has announced the revival of a special commission on economic resilience, originally created during the COVID-19 crisis. The commission is tasked with identifying problem areas and developing support measures. Russian officials have now identified nine such sectors in need of assistance.
Western sanctions have crippled Russian exports to Europe, and finding alternative markets in Asia has proven more difficult than expected. As a result, the Russian economy is losing key revenue sources, and its isolation is deepening. The coal, metallurgical, forestry, and agricultural sectors are already struggling and require state intervention.
Yet, instead of saving its own economy, the Kremlin continues to pour massive resources into the war. These formal commissions serve only to create the illusion of control and reassure the population. While Russian authorities insist they have “won the battle against sanctions,” the reality tells a different story.
