War drains Russian economy: Critical labor shortages hit key industries
Illustrative photo: Civilian industries in Russia on the verge of collapse (Getty Images)
The problem of labor shortages in the civilian sectors of the economy has worsened in Russia due to the full-scale war against Ukraine, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation.
The construction sector is suffering the most. In a few years, it may be left without a workforce.
According to the CCD, a shortage of workers is being recorded in industry, agriculture, energy, and primarily in construction.
The cause of the staffing crisis is the mass mobilization of men for the war, as well as the reorientation of labor resources to meet the needs of the defense industry.
Although the construction sector in Russia is already experiencing a sharp decline in volumes, mass bankruptcies of companies, and falling demand, the labor shortage has become most acute in this field.
According to Russian experts, within 5-7 years, there may be no one left in the country to build.
Russian propaganda narratives about unprecedented economic growth do not correspond to reality.
The war is depleting the Russian economy, creating pressure on the labor market, critical infrastructure sectors, and the standard of living of citizens.
Decline of the Russian economy
In January, Reuters reported that Putin was increasingly concerned about the wartime problems in Russia’s economy. Especially, considering that US President Donald Trump insisted on ending the war with Ukraine and promised new sanctions.
We recently reported that Russia is being forced to spend a lot of money to lure manpower to the war. At the same time, it is suffering heavy losses, and sanctions are working, after all.
To overcome these problems, Russian officials have cut non-military spending this year, primarily social.
