Russia’s War Economy Shows New Cracks

The Russian Economy's Biggest Problem Right Now
Putin has a long list of economic concerns. So we asked the experts: What is the Russian economy's greatest vulnerability?
Russia’s War Economy Shows New Cracks After the Ruble Plunges
President Vladimir Putin said there isn’t any reason for Russians to panic after the currency fell to its lowest level since the days following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia's economy really in trouble?
The lead story on the front page of Tuesday's edition of Moskovskij Komsomolets, a major state-run newspaper in Moscow, is the uproar over the rising price of potatoes.One lawmaker is calling on the country's prosecutor general to investigate the surging cost of this household staple,
Russian Ruble Collapses As Putin's Economy in Trouble
The Russian currency has hit a two-year low against the U.S. dollar, reaching 107 on Tuesday, as sanctions continue to hit the country's economy.
How Russia's war with Ukraine is impacting the country's economy
When Russian President Vladimir Putin waged war on Ukraine, he also sparked an economic battle for his people.
Russia’s war economy is on its last legs, but peace may be even worse for Vladimir Putin, experts say
"Russia cannot continue waging the current war beyond late 2025, when it will begin running out of key weapons systems."
What Does Ruble's Sharp Fall Mean for Russia's Economy?
The Russian ruble has experienced a sharp fall in value against the U.S. dollar, weakened in recent days by the U.S. Treasury's imposition of fresh sanctions on dozens of Russian banks, including the major lender Gazprombank.
Ruble Plunge Pressures Bank of Russia for Steeper Rate Hike
A recent slump in the ruble is ramping up pressure on the Bank of Russia to hike its key rate — potentially by the most since the start of the war on Ukraine.
Ruble collapse sparks outrage as food prices soar in Russia
The ruble has significantly depreciated, causing concern among Russians about rising food prices and prompting open criticism of Putin's officials. "We would like to see Russia descend into an economic crisis,
Russia’s economy nears meltdown as ruble plummets
The Russian ruble has dropped to a record low not seen since the early weeks of the conflict in Ukraine. This sharp decline follows the implementation of new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian banks, including Gazprombank,
Russia’s economy flatters to deceive
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Russian supermarkets see spike in butter theft as economic crisis leaves people desperate
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Russian economy still growing, largely due to defense spending, say U.K. analysts
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Russia economy on the brink as Putin orders company not to publish financial results
Vladimir Putin has close ties with Transneft and the company's leadership and strategy have long been shaped by Kremlin ...
Russia's economy will need to adapt to new US sanctions, economy minister says
The Russian rouble will strengthen when temporary speculative factors and market nervousness are gone, but the economy will ...
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The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword
Russia's ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlin's efforts to keep consumer inflation under ...