Russia doesn’t need a military economy, it’s a ‘complete breakdown of the system,’ says former Finance Minister Mikhail Zadornov — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-doesn-t-need-a-military-economy-it-s-a-complete-breakdown-of-the-system-says-former-finance-minister-mikhail-zadoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Russia's economy faces destabilization amid Ukraine conflicthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-doesn-t-need-a-military-economy-it-s-a-complete-breakdown-of-the-system-says-former-finance-minister-mikhail-zadohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-doesn-t-need-a-military-economy-it-s-a-complete-breakdown-of-the-system-says-former-finance-minister-mikhail-zado#u55118Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:12:34 +0000Russia's economy is at risk of destabilization due to its involvement in the Ukraine conflict, with warnings of it going 'berserk' or spiraling out of control. Former Finance Minister Mikhail Zadornov states that Russia doesn't need a military economy, calling it a 'complete breakdown of the system.'Why it mattersThe Russian economy has been under strain due to international sanctions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The country's economic stability is a concern for both domestic and international observers. The conflict has led to increased military spen