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?
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 on Vladimir Putin.
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 “unfriendly” countries.
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's imposition of fresh sanctions on dozens of Russian banks, including the major lender Gazprombank.
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,
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."
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.
Ruble collapse sparks outrage as food prices soar in Russia
The ruble has significantly depreciated, causing concern among Russians about rising food prices and prompting open criticism of Putin's officials. "We would like to see Russia descend into an economic crisis,
Exclusive-Top Russian banker says sanctions-hit economy will slow in 2025
Russia's sanctions-hit, militarized economy is expected to slow next year and banks' profits will fall, while the benchmark ...
Russian economy in crisis as arms exports collapse by over 90% and mass bankruptcies loom
The country has "failed" as an arms exporter, with a leading Putin ally warning the defence sector faces mass bankruptcies ...
Russian companies are turning to teenagers and retirees amid the country's wartime labor shortage
Russia's economy is short 2 million workers, according to an estimate from one of the nation's largest auditing firms.
Russian Ruble Plunge Hurting Chinese Companies: Report
The Russian currency has hit a 32-month low against the U.S. dollar as the wartime economy faces another blow.
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Russian Recruits Have a Life Expectancy of Just One Month After Enlisting to Serve in Ukraine
In a thread posted to X (formerly Twitter), Rehi made the bold claim that the average life expectancy of a new Russian ...
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 — ...
Trump mustn’t go wobbly on Russia: Sanctions are working — time to double down
Russian President Vladimir Putin is rushing to defeat Ukraine because the Kremlin stands on the brink of economic crisis.
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 ...