Moscow officials warn against a full ‘war economy,’ with Sobyanin calling it tantamount to killing the country. Rumors of a Gosplan-like centralized economy and tighter controls surface amid elite anxiety, possible leadership changes, and talk of mobilization, conscription, and autumn moves after the Duma elections. Some propose shifting the economy onto military rails. ⚔️ https://ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/05/sobyanin-predrek-krah-rossii-vsluchae-perehoda-navoennuyu-ekonomiku-a202742