Russia, 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.
Vladimir Putin faces mutiny from Russian companies as economy falters
Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing growing discontent from domestic businesses as the local economy continues to falter under Western sanctions. Top executives from major companies have previously voiced concerns about the state of the economy,
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.
Putin faces mutiny from Russian businesses as ruble tanks: 'Criticism is growing'
Vladimir Putin is facing growing criticism from Russian businesses as sanctions hit firms amid the country's war with Ukraine. A report from the UK's Ministry of Defence has stated: "Criticism of high interest rates is growing amongst Russian business.
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.
Moldova Region’s Industry Grinds to Halt on Lack of Russian Gas
Moscow breakaway region of Transnistria halted almost all industrial activity except for food production, following the end ...
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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 ...