Benjamin Hilgenstock
Benjamin Hilgenstock is a senior economist at the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), known for his analysis of the Russian economy, which he describes as experiencing a 'slow death' due to high inflation and declining liquid assets.
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Benjamin Hilgenstock noted that companies continue to profit by contributing to Russia's shadow fleet, indicating that sanctions have not been effective enough.
„Follow the Money“ tyrimas: Europos laivų savininkai plukdo Rusijos šešėlinį laivyną ir milijardus pinigų
Lithuania· 2025-11-14
Benjamin Hilgenstock is the head of research and macroeconomic strategy at the KSE Institute.
Economia de război a Rusiei, pe butuci. Ce resurse mai are Moscova pentru a continua războiul
Romania· 2025-11-12
Benjamin Hilgenstock, an analyst at KSE Institute, warns that banks no longer have liquidity to finance the state.
Putin se teme din nou de o lovitură de stat, pe fondul prăbușirii lente a sistemuluiRomania· 2025-10-27
Benjamin Hilgenstock, the head of macroeconomic research at the Kyiv School of Economics, claims the oil price cap has proved unenforceable.
EU ministers call for coordinated action on Russian ‘shadow fleet’ in Baltic Sea | Russia
United Kingdom· 2025-05-18
Benjamin Hilgenstock predicted that Russia's budget deficit would reach 2.5 percent.
Trumps tullar sänker oljepriset – slår mot Putins krigskassa
Sweden· 2025-04-13
Hilgenstock believes Russia is suffering a slow economic decline.
Russia in deep trouble as its rainy day fund runs dry
Australia· 2025-02-09
