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

Russia’s economy is struggling. But that won’t bring Putin to the negotiating table for years

The Russian economy has been dealing with growing headwinds this year: unruly inflation, a ballooning budget deficit and shrinking energy revenues. But analysts say the Kremlin could weather the storm ... Read More

Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable

Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable. It survives by pushing strain into the future – into labour markets, public finances and the everyday lives of Russian households. Read More

Russia’s economy can keep fighting Ukraine war (if there is no manpower collapse)

Russia’s economy is “close to stagnation,” but still capable of funding the war in Ukraine for years, according to former Russian central bank deputy Sergey Aleksashenko. -With GDP growth forecast to ... Read More

Who has more to lose from this war: Is it Russia’s or Ukraine’s economy?

Analysis of Russia and Ukraine’s war economies shows Ukraine’s short-term strain but Russia’s deeper long-term decline as structural weaknesses intensify. Read More

December 19, 2025: Russia-Ukraine war and Putin year-end address

EU leaders announced a multi-billion dollar funding plan for Ukraine’s economy and military. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin hosted his end-of-year news conference, where he signaled there’d be no ... Read More

Russian economy declining? Expert assesses situation

As of today, the Russian economy is beginning to shift from stagnation to decline — a state referred to as a "technical recession," states Ivan Us, chief consultant at the National Institute for ... Read More

Ukraine’s Oil Strikes Are Hurting Russia’s War Economy

Ukraine’s deep-strike drones have hit half of Russia’s major oil and gas facilities, reducing refining capacity and fueling domestic fuel shortages. New long-range systems like the Lyutiy drone and ... 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 still exporting plenty of oil — but earning far less to fund its war on Ukraine

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Russian officials warn of challenges posed by strong rouble

Rouble will remain strong, economy minister says Export-oriented firms may suffer losses The government will review exchange rate forecasts in April Officials urge companies to adjust to stronger ... Read More