Half a million Russians went bankrupt last year as Vladimir Putin risks an “explosive” banking crisis, an intelligence report has warned.
Deteriorating business loans and growing household debt mean Russia is moving closer to a potential financial meltdown, according to a document prepared for European officials before a new round of sanctions.
The report, titled “Note on the probability of a banking crisis in Russia in 2026” and seen by Reuters, found the number of households declaring bankruptcy…

