@torbjornbecker.bsky.social
Director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) at the Stockholm School of Economics
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On Sep 30, Russia submitted its new state budget, behind the numbers was a battered war economy.
How did Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shape its finances and daily life?
💡 @lilleberlin.bsky.social (Researcher, SITE) shared key insights (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/hur-...
Despite sanctions, SKF components worth hundreds of millions SEK have entered Russia since the war began — often via third countries. "These parts are critical to Russia's war industry," says @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, Director of SITE.
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rz...
Ust-Luga oil terminal, Baltic pipeline system. Russia. View from the sea and reeds.
SITE's Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social: Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy infrastructure send a “clear signal” to Europe — Russia is not a reliable energy supplier. Renewed attacks raise key questions about EU's energy security.
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.di.se/nyheter/expe...
Rebuilding Ukraine is more than just bricks—it's about a rebuilding a modern, secure future. New research paper by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, and Beatrice Weder di Mauro maps the path to a resilient, democratic Ukraine.
💡Learn more: www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
European taxpayers have shown remarkable solidarity with Ukraine—but footing Russia’s bill isn’t the only option. There is an alternative. Listen to this important discussion (in Swedish). 🎧🇸🇪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdE7xiO4ZSk
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social at minute 36.
Is Trump really getting tough on Russia? He still has a lot to prove on punishing Moscow for its war. He seems to be constantly looking for concessions that Ukraine can make to make Putin look good. @torbjornbecker.bsky.social on @svenskadagbladet1.bsky.social www.svd.se/a/0V2Xa2/rys...
13.08.2025 10:41 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0What conclusions can we draw from the recent meerings in Alaska and Washington? Are we seeing the end of the war? What is the status of the Russian economy? Listen to nextcepidode ofcteafezeobfa with experts @jfkirkegaard.bsky.social and @torbjornbecker.bsky.social
19.08.2025 13:07 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
What impact are sanctions really having on Russia’s economy & war capacity? SITE Director Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joined @piie.com experts to discuss Russia’s downturn, Ukraine’s security & reconstruction.
👉 Watch the full discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/QTl4VzD...
Missed the chance to attend our recent seminar? Catch the full recording featuring expert talks on sanctions evasion, enforcement, and Russia’s economic resilience.
Also includes the launch of SITE’s Sanctions Web Portal.
▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/Uz25SOXD0KQ?...
📈 The West’s investment in Ukraine could reshape Europe’s future—and deal a major blow to Putin’s vision. 🇺🇦 SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social explains how massive reconstruction could spark economic growth and secure EU values. Learn more (in Swe): www.sydsvenskan.se/2025-06-17/p...
18.06.2025 14:10 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
How does a conflict far from Eastern Europe end up boosting Russia’s war in Ukraine? SITE's Jesper Roine warns that Israel's attack on Iran pushes up oil prices—fueling Russia's war economy. "High oil prices are crucial to Russia’s ability to keep fighting." Watch 🇸🇪 ➡️ : www.tv4.se/artikel/x6EI...
17.06.2025 15:53 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Rising potato prices in Russia reveal more than inflation—they expose the cracks in Kremlin’s economic narrative. SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social: official stats mask the truth. War costs bite deep while basic goods become scarce. 💡Learn more (in Swe): www.dn.se/varlden/pota...
11.06.2025 13:10 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
@econ4ua.bsky.social is sharing a new article from co-founder @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, with @torbjornbecker.bsky.social and Barry Eichengreen. If Western aid declines, how can Ukraine sustain its economy and war effort? This “Plan B” outlines macroeconomic strategies—and why Europe must act.
06.06.2025 17:41 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
🤔 How is Russia financing its war effort?
SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joins SvD Ledarredaktionen to unpack how state control, rising inflation & military spending are reshaping Russia’s economy.
📻 Listen (in Swedish): www.svd.se/lyssna/ledar...
#RussiaEconomy #Geopolitics
Russia's economy is faltering under the weight of war. SITE’s Jesper Roine warns: “Time is not on Russia’s side.” Shrinking GDP, falling oil revenues & a drained wealth fund could force Putin to reconsider. 💡Read the interview (in Swe): www.svd.se/a/8qMvdr/rys... #RussiaEconomy #EconomicPressure
26.05.2025 13:30 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Is Russia’s economy collapsing—or adapting?
Despite sanctions, Russian tourists flood Thailand. Expats call life “cheaper and better.” But how long can this last?
Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, SCEEUS’s Stefan Ingvarsson & SVT’s Maria Lapenkova share insights.
➡️: www.svtplay.se/video/8rQy2P...
Great study by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, Eichengreen & @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social: voxukraine.org/en/replacing... Much resonated with me, in addition to the importance of Ukraine to #security of Europe, etc., inc. war risk insurance + port efficiency since we've published papers on such topics.
16.05.2025 15:38 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
From left: Swedish Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson and SITE Director Torbjörn Becker.
On May 13, SITE’s Torbjörn Becker (@torbjornbecker.bsky.social) briefed EU Finance Ministers on the Russian economy and sanctions’ effects. As the EU readies its 17th sanctions package, Becker underscored: “Sanctions won’t end the war fast—but every measure matters.” ➡️ www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
16.05.2025 13:01 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
EU sanctions against Russia are working and Russia's ability to finance its war is declining - some of the findings of a new report presented to EU ministers for finance today, by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social and Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson.
Read it here: www.hhs.se/contentasset...
Decrease in oil production in Russia. Economic crisis, fuel default. Rejection of hydrocarbons. Oil supplies are down in Moscow.
Russia’s central bank warns: falling oil prices pose a threat to the economy. Meanwhile, Putin signals openness to talks with Ukraine. Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, Joakim Paasikivi & Johanna Melén in Radiokorrespondenterna Ryssland (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/krig... #Russia #OilPrices
28.04.2025 13:45 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Nytt avsnitt av Radiokorrespondenterna Ryssland ute här www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/krig...
25.04.2025 06:25 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The image displays mineral rocks alongside US currency and flags of Ukraine and the USA, highlighting the complex relationship involving economics, power, and resources.
SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social on Sveriges Radio: “It’s starting to look like a Congo-style deal.” Ukraine’s $500B mineral talks with the U.S. might be less about rebuilding—and more about leverage. Learn more (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/mine... #Ukraine #RareMineral
24.04.2025 14:33 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Coin in denomination of one Russian ruble against the background of the towers of the Moscow Kremlin.
SITE’s Spring 2025 update on the Russian economy is out. Despite apparent resilience, the war economy is built on shaky ground: hidden debt, dwindling reserves & distorted stats. Time is not on Russia’s side. Full report 👉 www.hhs.se/en/about-us/... #RussiaEconomy #WarFinance #Sanctions
17.04.2025 11:00 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 2Tack för inbjudan till samtalet Anna och intressanta frågor du lyfte!
08.04.2025 07:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Replacing foreign aid: A macroeconomic plan B for #Ukraine (and Europe)
A new CEPR brief w/ @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, B Eichengreen, S Guriev, @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social, @mylovanov.bsky.social, M Obstfeld, K Rogoff, @ilonasolohub.bsky.social & @wederdim.bsky.social
#EconSky #UkrainianView
Bra bokpresentation av @patrikoksanen.bsky.social nya bok "Rysslands hemliga krig" hos Frivärld. Givande diskussion med @alanderminna.bsky.social , @gunnarhokmark.bsky.social , @torbjornbecker.bsky.social väl ledd av @annarguthrie.bsky.social
07.04.2025 17:22 — 👍 30 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin official portraits displayed on screens. USA and Russia presidents. 2025, February 12.
🇺🇸💰 “Trump wants to enrich oligarchs on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Torbjörn Becker, Director of SITE, highlights the economic motives behind Trump's pivot toward Russia. Is this a shift in global power dynamics? Read more (in Swe) ➡️ www.dn.se/varlden/kan-... #Russia #Trump #Geopolitics
Crumpled Russian ten ruble note in front of falling down trading chart. 10 ruble bill of Russia. The fall of the ruble. Collapse of the ruble.
How long can Russia afford to wage war? SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social share insights on the mounting economic strain on Russia due to war spending, sanctions & oil revenue challenges. Will the economy—or the people—force a shift?
💡Read more (in Swe): www.gp.se/nyheter/varl...
🍇 What is the long-term impact of government agricultural subsidies? Tatia Khidasheli and Elene Seturidze from ISET-PI discuss the challenges of Georgia's agricultural sector in the context of these subsidies. freepolicybriefs.org/2025/03/17/a... #FREEnetwork #ISETPI #agriculture
17.03.2025 09:03 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
