Steve Rosenberg: Russian Papers: Tax Debts Rise 20%, Alcohol Prices May Jump 10-17%

Dec 16, 2025 | Doesn’t sound like a peace deal is imminent. “Beating a dead horse” is how the Russian government paper describes the US-Ukraine talks in Berlin. Meanwhile, “tax debts of Russians & businesses increased by 20% this year” & “alcohol prices may rise 10-17%”