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Cracks In Russia’s War Economy

After nearly four years of fiscal overreach caused by injecting trillions of rubles into the Russian economy, the Kremlin can no longer disguise its distress. Read More

China expands its grip on Russia’s weakening economy, Ukrainian intelligence warns

According to the agency, Russia’s high key interest rate, ineffective monetary policy, and reduced budget stimulus are effectively paralyzing domestic producers. Official investment figures appear ... 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

How Trump’s Attack on Russia’s Economy Is Ricocheting Through Oil Markets

U.S. sanctions on Russia’s largest oil producers, Lukoil and Rosneft, have kicked in and are starting to test Moscow’s ability to sell crude, its economic lifeblood. 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

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

Russia's economy has slowed after two years of robust growth fueled by the war in Ukraine After two years of robust growth fueled by military spending on the war in Ukraine, Russia’s economy is ... Read More

Russia's oil revenues plunge just as US sanctions hit when Moscow can least afford it

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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