Economy News How Russia S War Has Reshaped Ukraine S Economy

Russia’s economy is struggling. But that won’t bring Putin to the negotiating table for years

The Russian economy has been dealing with growing headwinds this year: unruly inflation, a ballooning budget deficit and shrinking energy revenues. But analysts say the Kremlin could weather the storm ... Read More

Russia’s economy can keep fighting Ukraine war (if there is no manpower collapse)

Russia’s economy is “close to stagnation,” but still capable of funding the war in Ukraine for years, according to former Russian central bank deputy Sergey Aleksashenko. -With GDP growth forecast to ... Read More

Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable

Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable. It survives by pushing strain into the future – into labour markets, public finances and the everyday lives of Russian households. Read More

Who has more to lose from this war: Is it Russia’s or Ukraine’s economy?

Analysis of Russia and Ukraine’s war economies shows Ukraine’s short-term strain but Russia’s deeper long-term decline as structural weaknesses intensify. Read More

Putin's annual Q&A with Russians is back. 2 issues are front and center.

The anxiety comes as Russia's inflation remains high, and the country's massive defense spending jostles with social spending. Read More

December 19, 2025: Russia-Ukraine war and Putin year-end address

EU leaders announced a multi-billion dollar funding plan for Ukraine’s economy and military. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin hosted his end-of-year news conference, where he signaled there’d be no ... Read More

With Attacks on Oil Tankers, Ukraine Takes Aim at Russia’s War Financing

Strikes on four vessels signal that Kyiv is willing to expand the maritime theater of the conflict in an effort to crimp Moscow’s military funding. Read More

Ukraine’s Oil Strikes Are Hurting Russia’s War Economy

Ukraine’s deep-strike drones have hit half of Russia’s major oil and gas facilities, reducing refining capacity and fueling domestic fuel shortages. New long-range systems like the Lyutiy drone and ... Read More

How Oil Reveals The Cracks In Russia’s War Economy

Though Russia's war machine is slipping, the proposed peace plan by the United States does not take advantage of the economic pressure on Moscow, asking Ukraine to make several concessions. (Photo by ... Read More

Russia warning: Nato chief says Europe must prepare for a war like past generations faced

Nato chief Mark Rutte warns Russia could attack within five years, urging Europe to prepare for a conflict on a scale not seen for generations. Read More

Putin Signals Possible Peace or Continued War in Ukraine at Major Year-End Address

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to send a significant signal to the United States and European powers regarding the future of the Ukraine war when he speaks at his annual end-of-year news ... Read More