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 Plunge Hurting Chinese Companies: Report
The Russian currency has hit a 32-month low against the U.S. dollar as the wartime economy faces another blow.
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.
Russian economy meltdown as inflation soars with prices 'up 65%' and Ruble plummets
A Russian newspaper warned that rampant inflation is hurting the economic well-being of ordinary Russians as pressure grows on Vladimir Putin.
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.
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."
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 flatters to deceive
Western commentators should take care not to be misled by statistics that the Kremlin has turned into a weapon of war ...
Russian supermarkets see spike in butter theft as economic crisis leaves people desperate
The reports come after years of crippling sanctions on Russia after Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russian economy still growing, largely due to defense spending, say U.K. analysts
Despite a raging war, both Russia and Ukraine have seen economic growth in 2024 — about 3.6% for Moscow and 3% for Kyiv — ...
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Putin Eyes a ‘Trump Peace Deal’ in Ukraine, a New Report Says, as Russian Economy Buckles
While pressure is mounting on the incoming administration, the screws are tightening on Moscow, whose war expenditures are ...
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Russia’s economy might’ve never been as strong as it looked
Russia’s economy is wobbling under a mountain of pressure, and the cracks are becoming harder to hide. This week, the ruble ...
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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North Korea's Kim, Russian minister agree to boost military ties
By sending soldiers, North Korea is positioning itself within the Russian war economy as a supplier of weapons, military ...
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 ...