Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this ...
Putin Allies Scramble as Russians Fret Losing All Their Money
Russia's Central Bank has dismissed rumors that it would act to freeze the deposits of citizens lured by sky-high interest rates.
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Trump threatens tariffs if Russia doesn't end Ukraine war
President Trump threatened on Wednesday to levy fresh tariffs on Russia if the Kremlin does not quickly agree to a deal to ...
Russian central bank dismisses retail deposit freeze rumours
The Russian central bank has sought to dismiss rumours about a possible freezing of retail deposits, which have seen ...
Exclusive: Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal
Domestic activity has become strained in recent months by labour shortages and high interest rates introduced to tackle ...
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Putin can’t end the war in Ukraine without Russia collapsing
Tighter sanctions could eventually pop Russia’s wartime economic bubble and degrade its military supply chains. Long-range Ukrainian strikes could disrupt Russian energy production and thwart ...
Economists are questioning Russia's economic data, seeing a more troubled picture
Russia's latest economic data showed it had a strong 2024 and decade-high budget revenues in December. But economists say they aren't convinced.