--- title: "Putin admits damage from attacks: Russian economy suffers, but war will continue until spring" description: "Putin admitted that attacks on infrastructure are causing harm to Russia, but not critical. The budget deficit has grown by 70%, but oil revenues will allow the war to continue until spring. The Kremlin rejects freezing the conflict." date: 2026-08-19T12:50:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/putin-admits-damage-from-attacks-russian-economy-suffers-but-war-will-continue-until-spring tags: [putin, russia-economy, ukraine-war, budget-deficit, infrastructure-attacks] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Putin admits damage from attacks: Russian economy suffers, but war will continue until spring ![Vladimir Putin at a podium with the Russian emblem, gesturing during a speech about the consequences of attacks and the continuation of the war until spring](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/19/putin-priznal-ushherm-ot-atak-ekonomika-rf-stradaet-no-voyna-prodolzhtsya-do-vesny/putin-priznal-ushherm-ot-atak-ekonomika-rf-stradaet-no-voyna-prodolzhtsya-do-vesny-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Putin admitted that attacks are causing harm to the Russian economy, but they are not critical. - The Russian budget deficit exceeded planned figures by 70%. - Rising oil prices allowed postponing the financial crisis until spring. - The Kremlin rejects the scenario of "freezing" the war. During a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and Priority Projects in the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly acknowledged for the first time in recent times that systematic strikes on Russian infrastructure and industry are having a tangible negative impact on the country's economy. Although the Russian leader categorically denied the existence of "critical consequences," he confirmed that the damage from the attacks is an obvious factor hindering economic growth. ### Economic damage: acknowledgment without panic Speaking to council members, Putin stated: "It is clear that there are no critical consequences from such attacks, there were none, and there cannot be any. But they certainly cause us harm, this is obvious. We understand, see, and know this." This statement became an important marker, as previously the Russian leadership often tried to downplay the scale of destruction, creating an image of complete economic resilience. Now, however, the Kremlin is openly stating that external pressure and constant attacks on enterprises directly affect GDP growth rates and industrial indicators. ### Budget deficit and the oil needle The situation is exacerbated by financial problems. According to European intelligence services, the deficit of the Russian budget already exceeds the annual plan by 70%. The only salvation for the Kremlin was a temporary rise in global oil prices, which allowed for additional revenues. Experts estimate that thanks to this factor, Vladimir Putin will be able to finance the war against Ukraine for at least until next spring, postponing an acute financial crisis. ### Strategy "to the end": refusal to freeze Despite economic difficulties and the admission of damage, Moscow does not plan to stop hostilities. During the discussion of possible scenarios for the development of the conflict, including the option of "freezing" the war along the line of contact, representatives of the Kremlin took a tough stance. Cynical assessments were voiced, according to which a ceasefire is unacceptable for the Russian authorities. Putin and his entourage continue to insist on the need to achieve their military goals, ignoring the growing economic costs. ### Contradictory data There is a clear contradiction between the official statements of the Kremlin and the real state of affairs. On the one hand, Putin claims that the Russian economy holds the fourth place in the world and the first in Europe, demonstrating stability. On the other hand, the admission of damage from attacks and a record budget deficit point to the deep vulnerability of the Russian economy. European analysts believe that statements about leadership are an attempt to create an appearance of well-being, while real indicators suggest that the country is on the verge of financial collapse, which has only been temporarily postponed due to high energy prices. ## πŸ” Fact-Check Verification - [Putin "did not notice" critical consequences of Ukraine's attacks, but there is regret](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/putin-ne-pomitiv-kritichnih-naslidkiv-atak-1787143503.html) - ΠŸΠΎΠ΄Ρ‚Π²Π΅Ρ€ΠΆΠ΄Π°Π΅Ρ‚ Ρ†ΠΈΡ‚Π°Ρ‚Ρƒ ΠŸΡƒΡ‚ΠΈΠ½Π° ΠΎ Π²Ρ€Π΅Π΄Π΅ Π°Ρ‚Π°ΠΊ ΠΈ отсутствии критичСских послСдствий. - [Putin: Russia's economy holds the fourth place in the world and the first in Europe](https://www.m24.ru/news/27072026/924036) - ΠŸΠΎΠ΄Ρ‚Π²Π΅Ρ€ΠΆΠ΄Π°Π΅Ρ‚ заявлСния ΠŸΡƒΡ‚ΠΈΠ½Π° ΠΎ статусС экономики, ΠΈΡΠΏΠΎΠ»ΡŒΠ·ΡƒΠ΅ΠΌΡ‹Π΅ Π² Π±Π»ΠΎΠΊΠ΅ ΠΏΡ€ΠΎΡ‚ΠΈΠ²ΠΎΡ€Π΅Ρ‡ΠΈΠΉ. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Did Putin admit damage from the attacks? **A:** Yes, he stated that harm is being caused, but it is not critical. ### Q: How much longer can Russia finance the war? **A:** European intelligence estimates this period to be at least until next spring. ### Q: What is the deficit of the Russian budget? **A:** It exceeds the annual plan by 70%.