The Kremlin Wants to Cool Down The Russian Economy. Why That Could Be A Problem

After years of torrid growth, propelled by government spending to fuel the war on Ukraine, Russia’s economy is grinding to a crawl. Read More

Russia’s Largest Bank ‘Rings the Alarm Bells’ on Economy

Key Points and Summary - Russia's economy is in "technical stagnation," according to the CEO of its largest bank, with growth near zero. -The country is being battered by a perfect storm of high ... Read More

Russia Has a ‘Death Spiral’ Problem

Key Points and Summary - New analysis from September 2025 suggests that Western sanctions may finally be pushing Russia’s economy to a breaking point, potentially forcing Vladimir Putin to negotiate ... Read More

Russia's Putin denies economy is stagnating, as evidence suggests otherwise

Putin says many dissatisfied with high interest rates Central bank's graph shows economy in recession Putin warns of high inflation's negative impact Putin says Russia can increase deficit, borrow ... Read More

Russia slashes 2025 economic growth forecast to 1.5% from 2.5%

Spending on war in Ukraine, high interest rates slowing economy Official forecast was 2.5% for 2025 Russia also cuts forecast for industrial production Russia's key interest rate is at 18% MOSCOW, Aug ... Read More

Russia's Putin Denies Economy Is Stagnating, as Evidence Suggests Otherwise

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin denied on Friday that Russia's economy was stagnating, despite a report from the central bank that suggests it is technically in recession. In a ... Read More