Russia’s economy flatters to deceive
Western commentators should take care not to be misled by statistics that the Kremlin has turned into a weapon of war ...
The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia's economy really in trouble?
The lead story on the front page of Tuesday's edition of Moskovskij Komsomolets, a major state-run newspaper in Moscow, is the uproar over the rising price of potatoes.One lawmaker is calling on the ...
What Does Ruble's Sharp Fall Mean for Russia's Economy?
The Russian ruble has experienced a sharp fall in value against the U.S. dollar, weakened in recent days by the U.S. Treasury ...
Russian food prices are soaring — but no one dares blame Putin and the war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied that Russia has exchanged “butter for guns” and blamed the price rises on ...
Russian supermarkets see spike in butter theft as economic crisis leaves people desperate
The reports come after years of crippling sanctions on Russia after Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
What Collapsing Russian Ruble Means for Ukraine War
The Russian currency has plummeted to its lowest level since the start of Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s war economy is on its last legs, but peace may be even worse for Vladimir Putin, experts say
"Russia cannot continue waging the current war beyond late 2025, when it will begin running out of key weapons systems." ...
Russian economy meltdown as inflation soars with prices 'up 65%' and Ruble plummets
A Russian newspaper warned that rampant inflation is hurting the economic well-being of ordinary Russians as pressure grows ...
How Russia's war with Ukraine is impacting the country's economy
When Russian President Vladimir Putin waged war on Ukraine, he also sparked an economic battle for his people.
Russian economy still growing, largely due to defense spending, say U.K. analysts
Despite a raging war, both Russia and Ukraine have seen economic growth in 2024 — about 3.6% for Moscow and 3% for Kyiv — ...
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North Korea's Kim, Russian minister agree to boost military ties
By sending soldiers, North Korea is positioning itself within the Russian war economy as a supplier of weapons, military ...