Russian Economy Facing a Tidal Wave of Bankruptcies
One in five firms are at risk of defaulting on their loans, according to Russia's Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting (CMASF).
Russian economy meltdown with 'moment of truth' and 'major bankruptcies' looming
Putin is increasingly having to dip into Russia 's National Wealth Fund, whose reserves have plummeted almost 74% from £94 billion to just £25 billion, since the beginning of the war. A further problem for the Kremlin is the rouble's plunge in value, which is adding to inflationary pressure.
Putin reportedly concerned over Russia's economy ahead of possible Trump tariffs
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly worried about the state of the country's economy amid threat of tariffs from the U.S. as President Donald Trump returns to Washington.
Putin Faces 'Really Big Problems' in Russian Economy: Report
The Russian leader is reportedly facing growing pressure from Russia's elite to engage in peace talks to end the war.
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.
Russia’s economic resilience crumbles under war pressures
Some analysts have likened Russia’s current economic situation to being “on steroids,” while others compare its rapid yet unsustainable growth to “running on cocaine.” According to CNN, Russia may soon experience the painful crash after the party.
The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says
"As the risk of a financial crash rises, Russia’s imperiled economy is about to pose serious constraints on Putin’s war." ...
Russian economy meltdown as firms face mass bankruptcies and consumer borrowing costs soar
Hit by a triple whammy of soaring loans, plummeting sales, and evaporating state support, many small-and medium-sized ...
Five key challenges for the Russian economy in 2025
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China Is Quietly Taking Over Russia's Tech Market
Once a global leader in cryptocurrency mining, China banned the activity in 2021, citing financial and environmental concerns ...
Skeptical of Russia's data, some Western officials judge its economy by looking at Moscow from space
Russia says it's withstanding the impact of sanctions. Sweden's finance minister says satellite images show a different story ...
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Trump’s Russia sanctions might be what finally works
Just one week into his presidency, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at his approach to U.S. sanctions on Russia. First, ...
Zelenskyy praises Trump for 'just and fair' rhetoric toward Russia: 'Exactly what Putin is afraid of'
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy tells 'Hannity' why he's in favor of President Donald Trump's rhetoric toward Russia.
Poland warns against restarting Russia gas supplies
Poland's president has said that gas flows from Russia to Western Europe should never be restored, even if Russia and Ukraine ...