Russia Agricultural Overdue Debt Rises to 4.3% as Sector Strains

Overdue debt in Russia's agricultural sector increased to 68 billion rubles by September 1, 2026, up from 65.2 billion a month earlier, pushing the overdue share to 4.3%. The rise signals growing financial stress in the sector, likely due to high interest rates and weak profitability. This is a marginal but notable deterioration in credit quality, with implications for Russian banks' asset quality and the broader economy.