Economy News Ukraine’s Best Hope May Be A Faltering Russian Economy

Russia's economy takes a hit: Zelenskyy shares impact of Ukraine's deep strikes

Strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on oil refining facilities deep inside Russia have significantly affected Russia's economy. Due to these attacks, Russia has lost over 20% of its oil refining ... Read More

U.S. Oil Sanctions Strike at Russia’s Economic Lifeline

The Trump administration imposed new sanctions on the Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft as the talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war have stalled. Photo: Alex Brandon/AP BRUSSELS—The U.S.’s new ... Read More

How the U.S.'s new sanctions on Russia could impact the war in Ukraine

The Trump administration has levied new sanctions against Russia, targeting the country's oil industry. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Stephanie Baker about the implications. The Trump ... Read More

Built in the shadows and launched at night, Ukraine's long-range drones are rattling Russia

KYIV, Ukraine — At a secret location in rural Ukraine, columns of attack drones are assembled at night and in near silence to strike deep inside Russia. Their targets are strategic: oil refineries, ... Read More

U.S. Oil Sanctions Strike at Russia’s Economic Lifeline

BRUSSELS—The U.S.’s new sanctions hit at the core of Russia’s faltering war economy and drew a swift rebuke from President Vladimir Putin, who acknowledged the potential impact on his country. On ... Read More