Russia’s largest agricultural machinery manufacturer is on the verge of collapse due to the war
Alarm bells are ringing in the russian state duma: as early as July, russia’s largest agricultural machinery manufacturer — the rostselmash concern — may completely halt production. Warehouses are overflowing with over 3,000 unsold combines and tractors, and more than 15,000 workers have been sent on forced leave.
▫️rostselmash, listed as a strategic enterprise in russia, lost its traditional markets after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Sales have also been hit by the deteriorating financial condition of russian farmers, caused by inflation, high interest rates, and cuts in government support. In 2024, sales dropped by 30%, profits fell sevenfold, and the situation keeps getting worse.
This is not just a crisis at one plant — it’s a sign of collapse across entire sectors of the economy in wartime conditions. kremlin is diverting resources to the war against Ukraine instead of supporting strategic industries, many of which are now on the brink of shutting down. rostselmash is yet another example of how the war is destroying russia’s future to serve putin’s imperial ambitions.
