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BondsMediumUpdated•Originally published 9 May 2026•Updated 10 May 2026•

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Surge in Russian Debt Defaults Puts Quarter of Bond Market at Risk

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Key Facts

1Russia recorded 11 technical defaults in 2024, 24 in 2025, and 11 in the first three months of 2026.

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The Russian bond market is facing intensifying credit pressure as technical defaults have surged significantly since 2024. Data shows that Russia recorded 11 defaults in 2024 and 24 in 2025, with another 11 cases documented in the first three months of 2026 alone. Reports from Izvestia and other sources indicate that approximately one-quarter of the total Russian bond market is now at risk of default. Analysts attribute this systemic deterioration to the prolonged prioritization of war efforts over domestic economic stability. This rapid acceleration in default rates signals a severe decline in credit quality across both sovereign and corporate debt sectors. Consequently, the mounting risks are creating a bearish outlook for the Russian financial landscape and its domestic debt instruments.