Economic hardship is intensifying across Russia as the war in Ukraine exacts a growing toll on the domestic economy, according to a new report from Svenska Dagbladet.
The Swedish newspaper’s investigation highlights a landscape marked by sudden tax increases, a struggling hospitality sector, and rapidly rising food costs that are reshaping daily life for ordinary citizens.
The report details how these financial pressures are reaching the middle class, with small business owners and consumers alike facing unexpected fiscal burdens.
One baker described receiving a shock from tax authorities, while the broader service industry grapples with declining demand and operational challenges.
This erosion of purchasing power underscores the tangible impact of prolonged military expenditure on the Russian home front.
This domestic economic strain coincides with a significant escalation in Ukraine’s military campaign.