Russia, Ruble and Vladimir Putin

Russian Ruble Nosedives as Economy Gives Putin Major Headache
The plunging Russian currency, the ruble, has added to inflationary pressures in Russia, British officials have said, as the country faces further economic turbulence exacerbated by the ending of its natural gas transit deal with Ukraine.
Russian economy stumbles as inflation soars and ruble dips
The Russian economy is beginning to falter, with inflation exceeding 9 percent. The central bank has raised the main interest rate to 21 percent, and bank loan rates are approaching 30 percent. The ruble exchange rate has fallen to levels seen in the early months of the war,
Putin faces mutiny from Russian businesses as ruble tanks: 'Criticism is growing'
This is due to the inflationary effects of the depreciation, labour shortages and high government spending. It comes as Putin has suffered another embarrassing blow after Russia reportedly lost nearly 1,400 soldiers on the first day of 2025.
Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia
Baker, a veteran journalist, offers a deeply sourced investigation into the political economy of the sanctions imposed on Russia following its attack on Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin hit by 'mutiny' from key group as Russian economy falters amid Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin is facing growing discontent from Russian businesses as sanctions begin to bite amidst Russia's conflict with Ukraine. The UK's Ministry of Defence has noted: "Criticism of high interest rates is growing amongst Russian business.
Russia’s war economy spirals out of control as 2025 brings looming stagnation
Russia’s focus on armaments is draining its industrial base, straining companies vital to the economy. As the war in Ukraine ...
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The Russian Economy in 2025: 5 Key Things to Watch For
In March 2022, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine was unfolding, U.S. President Joe Biden said that Western sanctions were ...
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Shmyhal and Icelandic FM discuss confiscation of frozen Russian assets
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed the confiscation of frozen Russian assets and the fight against the Russian shadow ...
A European region shut down swathes of its economy after Russian gas stopped flowing from Ukraine
Industrial production has screeched to a halt in Transnistria, a breakaway region of Europe, after Russian gas flows through ...
Russia Warns Europe Will 'Pay the Price' for Ukraine Cutting Off Gas
Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed the U.S. for the decision, saying it will impact "the standard of living of European citizens." ...
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Neutrality: An Alternative to Ukraine's Membership in NATO
While Ukraine's acceptance into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) appears unattainable, armed neutrality may be ...
Starved of Russian gas, industry shuts down in breakaway Moldovan region
The cut-off of Russian gas supplies to Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region has forced the closure of all industrial ...
Are Russian Sanctions Working? Debate Gains New Urgency With Trump.
The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.
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'Go f*** yourself!' Russian grandmother courageously destroys Vladimir Putin in epic rant
Russian police have ruthlessly cracked down on public protests ever since Vladimir Putin ordered his invasion of Ukraine in ...