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).
How The West Broke Russia's Economy
Russia thought it was financially untouchable—but the West had other plans. Sanctions have triggered a Ruble collapse, and even neutral Switzerland is in on the pressure. What’s next for Russia’s economy?
Five key challenges for the Russian economy in 2025
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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 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 ...
Economists are questioning Russia's economic data, seeing a more troubled picture
Russia's latest economic data showed it had a strong 2024 and decade-high budget revenues in December. But economists say ...
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, ...
Russia on brink of economic ruin as India and China stop buying Kremlin's oil
Russia has suffered a major economic setback, after China and India halted their purchases of Kremlin oil. Oil and gas ...
Putin is repeating a Soviet-era mistake that tanked the Russian economy, Polish foreign minister says
Poland's foreign minister said Putin used to criticize the Soviet approach that helped bankrupt it, but now he's repeating ...
Russian government advisers warn of corporate bankruptcies wave
Russia could face a wave of corporate bankruptcies this year as the share of enterprises with risky levels of debt in total ...
Ukraine Strikes Second Major Russian Oil Refinery in a Week
Ukraine has targeted two of Russia's oil refineries in drone strikes in an effort to bankrupt their ability to continue ...