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 ...
Trump Is Facing a Catastrophic Defeat in Ukraine
If Ukraine falls, it will be hard to spin as anything but a debacle for the United States, and for its president.
Vladimir Putin’s wobbly empire gives US a path to stifle Russia’s threats
Vladimir Putin’s Russia is embroiled in war and plagued by systemic decay — and Donald Trump can exploit its weakness to end ...
Putin’s Booming War Economy Poised for Soft, Bumpy Landing
President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine triggered an economic boom in Russia built on the back of government stimulus.
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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 ...
Russian Schoolchildren Are Learning To Fight The Next Drone War
In response to a decree by Putin, Russian schoolchildren are now learning to build and fly drones. It is a strong indication ...
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 ...