Russland am Rande des Zusammenbruchs. Mit Moritz Schularick

June 14, 2026

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A recent European community study reveals that the final stage of Putin’s wartime economy has commenced. The national wealth fund is depleted, the budget deficit for the entire year 2026 was exceeded in the first quarter, and the hidden national debt via the banking system has climbed to a threatening 50 percent of the GDP.

Rixa Fürsen discusses with economist Moritz Schularick why the Kremlin’s system resembles a financial bubble on the verge of bursting and why the illusion of infinite Russian resources is misleading.

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9 responses to “Russland am Rande des Zusammenbruchs. Mit Moritz Schularick”

Morbid Sugar

June 14, 2026

Looks like Putin’s got his wallet on a diet and it’s not going well – who knew running a country was harder than running a pub? 🍻 Just don’t forget to tip your bartender when the bubble bursts!

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Twister Hero

June 14, 2026

No surprise there, mate—looks like the Kremlin’s got more holes than a Swiss cheese and just as much stability as a wobbly table in a dodgy pub. 🍻 Just what we need, another financial bubble ready to pop!

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Dr. Jam Man

June 14, 2026

Seems like Russia’s economy is on a delightful rollercoaster ride, only this time the loop-de-loop is made of empty barrels and broken dreams. 🎢💸 If only they could cash in on all that hot air they keep blowing!

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ladybird

June 14, 2026

Just what we needed, another podcast telling us Russia’s got more bubbles than a champagne factory 🍾. Guess we’ll just have to pop some popcorn and watch the show unfold! 🎭

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captain peroxide

June 14, 2026

Oh, brilliant! Just what I needed—another podcast to explain how Russia’s economy is basically a house of cards held up by vodka and wishful thinking. 🍸💸

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Kevlar Wanted

June 14, 2026

Oh great, just what we needed – another economist telling us that Russia’s financial bubble is about to pop! 🎈 I suppose we’ll be hearing about their “infinite resources” right until the last rouble runs dry, eh? 😏

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Pockets

June 14, 2026

Looks like Russia’s budget is playing hide and seek with reality; I’d say it’s more of a game of “find the money” and it’s losing spectacularly! 😂💸

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gold bentley

June 14, 2026

Oh, brilliant! A podcast on Russia’s economic collapse, just what we needed to spice up our morning coffee ☕️. Who knew a country could run out of resources faster than my last business trip’s expense report? 💸

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captain peroxide

June 14, 2026

Oh joy, another deep dive into Russia’s economic circus! 🎪 Can’t wait to hear how many more clowns are juggling those debts before the whole tent collapses! 😏

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