Economy News Russia Says It S No Longer Scared Of Western Sanctions – But Its Economy Is Still Under Pressure

Russia’s economy keeps driving its war, but it could break in 2026

Problems in the oil sector, a possible banking crisis and consumer woes lie ahead for Russia’s economy as four years of heavy military spending come due. Read More

Real reason the world economy no longer needs Russia

WASHINGTON Russia’s once formidable grip on the global economy is slipping as countries move rapidly to reduce relianc ... 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 is blasting Odessa to throttle Ukraine’s economy

Ukraine’s third-largest city plays an outsize role in Ukraine’s export-oriented economy, which depends on cheap routes to market. Before the war, Odessa’s three deep-sea ports handled roughly 60% of ... Read More

Russia’s slowing wartime economy pushes Kremlin to increase taxes and fees

After two years of robust growth fueled by military spending on the war in Ukraine, Russia’s economy is slowing. Oil revenues are down, the budget deficit is up and defense spending has leveled off. Read More

Russia's Sechin says the West could face economic crisis due to sanctions

Sechin speaks in China Sechin says West faces economic crisis Sanctions have not worked - Sechin says Putin vowed Russia will not bow to Western pressure MOSCOW, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Igor Sechin, one of ... Read More

How the West’s sanctions against Russia are fuelling a protracted war

For hubs of transit trade from Armenia to the UAE, economic self-interest is best served by having sanctions on Russia in place indefinitely As Washington, Kyiv, Moscow and European capitals negotiate ... Read More

Russia’s Oil Revenues Are Falling Fast As Fiscal Pressure Mounts

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 15: The PJSC Lukoil Oil Company tank storage of Neder-Over-Heembeek are seen on November 15, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. As of November 2025, Lukoil is reeling under severe ... Read More

What Could Make Russia Want Peace?

Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war. By Neil ... Read More