How Putin Built an Economy That Resists Western Sanctions?

Western countries have imposed unprecedented economic sanctions on Russia, yet Putin remains unfazed. Unlike Iran or North Korea, Russia has built an economy designed to withstand financial isolation ... Read More

EU prepares new sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet despite proposed Zelenskyy-Putin talks

The EU is preparing new sanctions on Russia despite a potential meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, three sources told CNBC. Read More

Russia's economy burst at the seams amid sanctions and low oil prices

Due to sanctions and falling oil prices, the Russian economy has begun a gradual transition from stagnation to recession. What this looks like and experts' forecasts are analyzed in a report by ... Read More

Did Sanctions Just Break Russia After All?

Russia’s economy was supposed to collapse under Western sanctions, but it didn’t - at least, not immediately. However, new research suggests that sanctions may finally be taking a toll ... Read More

Kremlin shrugs off sanctions threat by Kiev's Western allies

Russia on Saturday rejected pressure to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, as well as renewed threats of sanctions by Western powers. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television in ... Read More

Russia’s economy braces for major blow as oil prices shrink

Already heavily affected by Western sanctions since February 2022 ... Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Russia’s economy has faced mounting challenges, including soaring inflation ... Read More