British intelligence highlights issues in Russian economy
Russia's economic challenges are expected to worsen in 2025, driven by rising military expenditures and the impact of international sanctions, the UK Ministry of Defence informed on X. According to the report,
The great Russian butter robbery—and what it reveals about Putin’s wartime economy
The price of a butter slab has spiked 26% since December, reflecting how inflation is unraveling for the average Russian in Vladimir Putin's war economy.
Butter thefts highlight cost of Russia’s war economy
Thefts of packs of butter have highlighted the impact of skyrocketing inflation on Russia’s war economy. President Vladimir Putin’s splurge on arms and ammunition has helped Moscow to maintain an advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine,
UK intelligence points out challenges Russian economy faces amid war in Ukraine
UK Defence Intelligence has analysed the situation in the Russian economy amid the ongoing full-scale war in Ukraine. Source: UK Ministry of Defence on X (Twitter); European Pravda reports Details: The intelligence recalls the recent decision of the Russian Central Bank to raise the interest rate to 21%,
Russia’s Wartime Economy Hits Daily Goods: Butter Prices Jump 26%
Russia’s wartime economy is straining under the cost of basic goods, with butter becoming the latest symbol of inflation and resource scarcity. The price of butter has jumped 26% over the past year, with some stores now placing alarmed security boxes around it to prevent theft.
Russia's economy is heading toward a fate worse than recession, pro-Kremlin economists say
"The Russian economy is effectively facing the threat of stagflation — simultaneous stagnation or even recession and high ...
Russian economy on the brink as bankruptcies explode and defence sector faces huge crisis
The head of Russia's defence conglomerate has warned that 'most of our business' will go bankrupt due to high levels of ...
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Bloomberg: Russian Billionaires Do Not Believe War Will End Soon
A September report from the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics argues that while Russia will not face a “full-blown” ...
Russia’s economy is overheating
Russia’s economy is overheating thanks to war spending and labor shortages nearly three years into its full-scale invasion of ...
The chances of Russia's economy collapsing are 'extremely small,' and the war can go on for the long term, economist says
An economist says Russia can fight the war in Ukraine indefinitely as its economy has adapted and is now stable.
Russia's Growth Dips As Inflation Weighs On Economy
Russia's growth slowed in the third quarter, official statistics published Wednesday showed, with high inflation caused by the Kremlin's massive spending on the Ukraine offensive weighing on the ...
Russia economy meltdown as people steal butter from shopping centres over inflation crisis
The steep hike in cost has led to a spate of thefts from shops around the country, forcing management to keep the product ...
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Russian media says Japan ‘lifted’ some anti-war sanctions. What’s really going on?
As of this writing, Meduza has been unable to find confirmation of this change in materials published by Japan’s Ministry of ...
Russian economists and officials foresee a hard struggle in 2025
At a pivotal economic forum, leading figures in Russia's economy said to expect lower growth and investment delays due to ...
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Horror nuclear warning as strained Russian economy leaving Putin with 'only one thing'
Vladimir Putin may be left with no other option but to use his nuclear weapons if the Ukraine war drags on much longer and ...