The West tried to crush Russia’s economy. Why hasn’t it worked?

The West tried to crush Russia’s economy. Why hasn’t it worked? From an unenforced oil price cap to rogue countries teaming up, Moscow is exploiting the West’s weaknesses. Read More

Russia Economy: West Can't Isolate Russian Banks Due to Global Impact - Business Insider

But the West hasn't blocked all Russian banks' access to SWIFT due to potential global impact. Russia's economy is in "deep, deep trouble" due to sanctions and finite reserves, an economist said. Read More

The West’s $1 trillion bid to collapse Russia’s economy

The West has responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with round after round of punishing sanctions. The latest salvo is designed to spark a banking crisis, overwhelm Moscow’s financial ... Read More

Why Russia’s Economy Hasn’t Collapsed Under The Weight Of Sanctions

That is why the purchasing power of the ruble inside Russia hasn’t been affected by the sanctions and its trade surplus is projected to rise in 2022 to an estimated $140-$150 bn from $120 bn in ... Read More

The West Attacked Russia’s Economy. The Result Is Another Stalemate. - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal

Last week the International Monetary Fund gave some upbeat news for the Kremlin, saying it now expects Russia’s economy to grow 1.5% this year, supported by extensive state spending. Read More

Economic shock and awe: The strategy behind the economic sanctions against Russia - 60 Minutes - CBS News

Secretary of State Antony Blinken told National Public Radio that ending Russia's economic isolation would require Putin to stop his war and agree not to attack Ukraine again. Read More

Russia's 'overheating' economy will face a sharp slowdown next year as labor and sanctions crush momentum, central bank says - AOL

Russia's central bank projects that the economy's expansion will slow sharply to 0.5% to 1.5% in 2025, it said in an annual report. Read More

The West tried to crush Russia’s economy. Why hasn’t it worked?

The time for admiring the challenge is gone,” said Tom Keatinge, director at the Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies of RUSI Europe, an international think tank. “The EU has more levers it ... Read More