Economy News Russia S Business Elites Signal They Are Tired Of Propping Up The Wartime Economy

Russia's wartime consumer boom is cracking as shoppers tighten their wallets

Russia saw a surge in consumer spending after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, even as sweeping sanctions hit the economy. Read More

Russia's economy strains as troops and factory staff go unpaid

Russia's war-driven boom is starting to look hollow from the factory floor and the front line. As troops and industrial workers complain of delayed or missing wages, the Kremlin's promise of stability ... Read More

Russia’s ‘disposable-goods’ war economy is getting busier but poorer, and Trump’s new sanctions could trigger a recession, analysts say

Vladimir Putin’s wartime economy has been resilient in the face of Western sanctions triggered by his invasion of Ukraine, but it’s hitting a wall and U.S. pressure on the energy sector could cause a ... Read More

Russia's small businesses cry foul over war economy tax hikes

Russia plans to drop tax breaks for small businesses in 2026 Business lobbies say the sector is a shock Economists say measure will create a 'tax spiral' Small businesses, economists warn of closures, ... Read More

Russia’s Economic Strain Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore

The war is unlikely to end with a clear military decision; instead, as Russia’s reserves erode and Ukraine’s strikes steadily raise the cost of continuation, Moscow will be pushed toward a de facto ... Read More

A slowing wartime economy pushes the Kremlin to tap consumers for revenue

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. After two years of robust growth fueled by military spending on the war in Ukraine, Russia’s ... 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’s slowing wartime economy pushes Kremlin to increase taxes and fees

After two years of robust growth fueled by military spending on the war in Ukraine, Russia’s economy is slowing. Oil revenues are down, the budget deficit is up and defense spending has leveled off. Read More

Russia’s Economy Heading Toward Stagnation: Report

Russia's wartime economy continues to face turmoil as a slump in growth amplified by sky-high interest rates and falling oil revenues takes its toll, according to an analysis. The Vienna Institute for ... Read More