Russian Economy Minister Signals Delayed Recovery as Growth Continues to Slow
Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov says Russia's recovery is delayed until late 2026 or 2027. The slowdown follows efforts to curb inflation via tight policy.
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RU's economy minister Maxim Reshetnikov announced on February 12, 2026, that the country's economic recovery has been pushed back to at best late 2026 and more likely 2027. Reshetnikov cited a continued slowdown and the delayed impact of monetary decisions as the primary reasons for the revised timeline. This update is critical for the Russian government and Russia's central bank as they coordinate plans to restore higher growth and boost investment activity.
RU's economy minister Maxim Reshetnikov announced on February 12, 2026, that the country's economic recovery has been pushed back to at best late 2026 and more likely 2027. Reshetnikov cited a continued slowdown and the delayed impact of monetary decisions as the primary reasons for the revised timeline. This update is critical for the Russian government and Russia's central bank as they coordinate plans to restore higher growth and boost investment activity.
