What Russia's Economy Will Look Like in 2026 - The Global Gambit - Pyotr Kurzin

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Russia is heading toward a far more unsettled moment than the Kremlin is prepared to admit — and 2026 may be when the pressure becomes impossible to ignore.

In this clip, we look ahead to what is likely to define Russia internally over the next year: rising inflation driven by sustained money printing, continued pressure on the ruble, and a growing sense of public fatigue after years of war and economic strain.

We explore why economic hardship is becoming harder to conceal, how everyday life is being affected by currency devaluation, and why political discontent is increasing even without a clear tipping point for mass protest. As veterans return from the war in Ukraine, social tensions are likely to intensify — adding another layer of stress to an already fragile system.

This episode focuses on the internal dynamics shaping Russia’s future: economic pressure, shifting public sentiment, and the growing risk of elite and political infighting as resources tighten and patience wears thin.