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Russian passenger car production reaches 18-month high in June 2026

Russian passenger car production increased by 16% in H1 2026, with June output rising 70% year-on-year to reach an 18-month peak. The data suggests a significant recovery in domestic manufacturing capacity despite ongoing international sanctions, though the sustainability of this growth remains uncertain due to reliance on non-Western supply chains.

Interfaxabout 13 hours agoRUCredibility 47%View source

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Russian Industrial Output: Mixed Performance Amid Sanctions in H1 2026

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