Economy News Putin Runs The Russian Economy In The Same Heavy Handed Way He Navigates His Yacht, Researcher Says

Russia’s economy is hurting so bad that even Putin can’t outrun the crisis

The inflation is more than double the numbers in Western countries - and that's just one of the troubling trends. Read More

Russian lawmakers approve tax hike bill to boost economy as the war with Ukraine nears 4 years

Russian lawmakers have endorsed new tax hikes as Moscow tries to boost its economy during its almost four-year war with Ukraine. Read More

Putin In Panic as Russia’s Economy Faces $100 Billion “Time Bomb”

Russia’s war-time economy is under severe strain with billions in hidden risks piling up in its banking sector and a looming budget crisis that could shake the Kremlin’s control. Read More

Ukraine Hits Back at Russia’s Economy

After years of insulation from the effects of Vladimir Putin’s war, Russia’s economy is finally starting to take a hit. Political fortunes turn fast. One day in August, US president Donald Trump and ... Read More

Trump’s Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector Ratchet Up Economic War

After months of restraint, President Trump’s move to blacklist Lukoil and Rosneft will hit Russia where it hurts. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington President Trump ratcheted America’s ... Read More

US Imposes 'Substantial' Sanctions On Russian Oil Companies Over Putin's 'Refusal To End Senseless War'

The United States imposed what it called "major" sanctions on Russian oil companies on October 22, saying the action was "a result of Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the ... Read More