Putin tells Russians there's no reason to panic as the ruble sinks, but analysts say its economy is in trouble
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the ruble's plunge to two-year lows was no cause for panic.The Russian currency hit its lowest level against the dollar since March 2022 this week.Analysts say Russia is under pressure from inflation,
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 country's prosecutor general to investigate the surging cost of this household staple,
Russian economy teeters as rouble plunges amidst sanctions
The rouble has dramatically lost value, and Russians are worried about food prices and are now openly criticising Putin's officials. "We would like to see Russia descending into the abyss of an economic crisis,
Russian Ruble Collapses As Putin's Economy in Trouble
The Russian currency has hit a two-year low against the U.S. dollar, reaching 107 on Tuesday, as sanctions continue to hit the country's economy.
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.
Russia’s War Economy Shows New Cracks After the Ruble Plunges
President Vladimir Putin said there isn’t any reason for Russians to panic after the currency fell to its lowest level since the days following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Putin Says No Reason To Panic Over Falling Russian Ruble
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no reason to worry about the falling Russian ruble, which slumped this week to its lowest level since March 2022.
Russia’s economy nears meltdown as ruble plummets
The Russian ruble has dropped to a record low not seen since the early weeks of the conflict in Ukraine. This sharp decline follows the implementation of new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian banks, including Gazprombank,
Ruble Crashes as New Sanctions Weaken Russia's Economy
Russia is facing a major economic setback as its currency, the ruble, continues to fall sharply. In just one week, the ruble has dropped by 7%, and in the past month, it has lost about 15% of its value.
The Russian Economy's Biggest Problem Right Now
Putin has a long list of economic concerns. So we asked the experts: What is the Russian economy's greatest vulnerability?
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 ...
Russia's Economy Will Need to Adapt to New US Sanctions, Economy Minister Says
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian rouble will strengthen when temporary speculative factors and market nervousness are gone, but ...
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 ...
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 — ...
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 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.
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North Korea's Kim, Russian minister agree to boost military ties
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