Russia’s Payment Crisis Spreads

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Russia’s payment problems are spreading. Businesses are taking longer to pay suppliers, major road builders are falling behind on bank loans, and reported unpaid wages have risen by more than 30%.

Russian companies’ outstanding payment obligations have reached approximately $1.9 trillion. That includes bills which are not yet due, but the growing share of late payments reveals mounting pressure on business finances.

In this video, I explain how falling profits, expensive borrowing and delayed payments can create a chain reaction — leaving suppliers short of cash, workers waiting for wages and banks facing greater risks.

How serious is Russia’s cash squeeze, and how much pressure can businesses absorb while the Kremlin continues funding the war?