Newest data on Russia's depopulation crisis. Russia has a demographic crisis death cross. Russia is standing at the edge of a ‘demographic cliff’

Russia has had three revolutions in the last 100 years. Could Russia breakup?

Please read: Russia has had 3 revolutions in the last 100 years

In addition, please read:  Will Russia become a failed state within 10 years? Is Russia currently a failed state? Will Russia eventually become a failed state?

Over 2 million people registered to work in Russia left in 2024. Russia lost workers en mass in 2024

Please read: Over 2 million people registered to work left Russia in 2024. Russia losing workers en mass.

Could Russia's economy force it into peace talks?

Russian Federation geographic area after the collapse of the Russian Federation

Please read:  Will Russia become a failed state within 10 years? Is Russia currently a failed state? Will Russia eventually become a failed state?

Germany's AI-powered, autonomous, and affordable combat drones. Russia's electronic warfare will have problems with these drones!

Please read:  Ukraine orders 6,000 loitering munitions from Germany’s Helsing

"This new batch [of HX-2 loitering munitions] positions Helsing among the largest strike drone manufacturers in the world," said the company.

The AI capabilities of the platform make it resistant to electronic warfare detection and it has been designed to strike artillery and armored targets out to a range of 100km, according to a product profile.

Additionally, the integration of Helsing’s Altra reconnaissance and strike software enable deployment of HX-2 drone swarm formations.

“The HX-2 has been designed to be produced in large quantities and at a unit cost significantly lower than traditional systems, filling a growing gap in modern land warfare capabilities,” the company added.

 

War in Ukraine: NATO member and oil and gas producer Norway saw an economic gain. Russia's Gazprom, the biggest company in Russia, is a big loser and now loses 4-5 billion dollars annually

Please read: 

Gazprom considers record job cuts as Ukraine war ravages finances , February 15, 2025

The rise and fall of Russia’s Gazprom, July 2024

Norway accused of profiting from war in Ukraine , 2025

Russia’s white collar workers face job cuts despite chronic labor shortages. Is Russia's economy in the beginning of stagflation?

Please read:

Putin’s War Is Fueling Russian Stagflation

Russia’s white collar workers face job cuts despite chronic labor shortages 

Is Russia in a stagflation crisis?

Major Russian companies have been quietly shedding staff. 

 

Vladimir Putin frustrated with economic issues, scolds officials at Kremlin meeting

 Please read:

 Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal

Good news for Russia on the horizon?

Russia's most serious problem in relation to it being on a path of decline is its demographic crisis (See: Russia's demographic crisis ). 

Obviously, being engaged in a bloody war of attrition in Ukraine is not making this crisis any better. 

I am cautiously optimistic that the USA/West will hammer out an amistice or peace deal with Russia in 2025 - hopefully in the first half of the year. Please watch the video below. 

 

Russia’s Economy Is Cracking. How Long Can Putin Afford to Keep Fighting?

No Signs of Inflation Slowdown Yet, Russian Central Bank Says

 

Please read: No Signs of Inflation Slowdown Yet, Russian Central Bank Says

"Andrey Kostin was asked in an interview with state-owned TV channel Rossiya 24 whether the Russian Central Bank’s key interest rate could reach 25% next year and responded that it was difficult to predict because the process was “led by women”. “Yes, when women lead the process, almost anything is possible,” he said." - Russian CEO blames interest rate volatility on Central Bank governor being a woman, Novaya Gazeta Europe website, October 2024

Russia's Birth Rate Collapses to Record Low Under Putin

Read the article: Russia's Birth Rate Collapses to Record Low Under Putin 

Question: Is Russia's population shrinking?