Russia seizes $50 billion in assets as economy shifts during war in Ukraine, research shows

Russian authorities have confiscated assets worth some $50 billion over the past three years, underscoring the scale of the transformation into a "fortress Russia" economic model during the war in ... Read More

The hidden costs of Russia’s war: is a cease-fire the only option? - MSN

The vulnerabilities in Russia’s war economy are becoming increasingly evident. Despite President Vladimir Putin’s claims of resilience, the reality is that inflation is on the rise, reserves ... Read More

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts U.S. weapons for Ukraine

The latest steps reflect an evolving approach from the U.S. president, who promised to swiftly resolve the war that began when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Read More

Russia’s Economy Might Be Headed for ‘Crash’ Thanks to Ukraine War

Key Points - Russia's wartime economy, which initially grew due to massive defense spending, is now showing clear signs of strain and is "on the brink" of a recession, according to its own Economy ... Read More

Ukraine War Means 1 Part of Russia’s Economy is Booming: Funerals

While the Kremlin remains silent on its “one million casualties” in Ukraine, a grim economic indicator is telling the story: Russia’s funeral industry is booming. -According to Russian media outlet ... Read More

Ukraine War Means Russia’s Economy is ‘On the Brink’ - MSN

Key Points – Russia’s wartime economy, focused on Ukraine, which has so far defied predictions of collapse, is now showing clear signs of strain and is “on the verge” of a recession ... Read More

Russia’s economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine—it’s now ...

Prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country reported 4.75% unemployment in 2021, with levels hitting a record 2.4% low in early 2025, according to state-reported data. But as unemployment ... Read More

Russia's Officials Keep Contradicting Putin on War Economy

Russia has faced economic turbulence caused by sanctions imposed after Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine that are aimed at choking Moscow's military machine. Strong GDP has been driven by high ... Read More

European economist says Russia's economy is strained due to the Ukraine ...

BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia’s economy is under growing strain as its invasion of Ukraine drags on and Western sanctions are undermining President Vladimir Putin’s ability to sustain his war, a ... Read More

Russia's Economy Facing Triple Threat - Newsweek

Russia's economy faces the triple threat of a banking crisis, companies forgoing dividend payouts and a sharp downturn in growth as the sanctions-hit country experiences continued turbulence due ... Read More

European economist says Russia’s economy is strained due to the ...

BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia’s economy is under growing strain as its invasion of Ukraine drags on and Western sanctions are undermining President Vladimir Putin’s ability to sustain his war, a ... Read More