Putin, Russia

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.
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.
Russian economy strains could push Putin toward peace talks
The deteriorating economic situation in Russia may prompt Vladimir Putin to engage in peace negotiations and end the war against Ukraine, five anonymous sources close to the Kremlin administration told Reuters.
Putin reportedly concerned over Russia's economy ahead of possible Trump tariffs
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly worried about the state of the country's economy amid threat of tariffs from the U.S. as President Donald Trump returns to Washington.
Putin Growing Concerned by Russia's Economy, as Trump Mulls More Sanctions
Russia's $2.2 trillion economy had until recently shown remarkable endurance during the war, and Putin has praised top economic officials and business for circumventing the most stringent Western sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Putin is reportedly growing worried that Russia's economic situation is worsening
Vladimir Putin is growing distressed by challenges cropping up in the country's economy, which include high inflation and labor shortages, Reuters reported.
Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal: report
President Vladimir Putin has grown increasingly concerned about distortions in Russia’s wartime economy, just as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine conflict, five sources with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.
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 ...
Factbox-Five key challenges for the Russian economy in 2025
The Russian economy has shown resilience during the three years of war in Ukraine and Western sanctions. However, as the war ...
Russian economy meltdown as firms face mass bankruptcies and consumer borrowing costs soar
Hit by a triple whammy of soaring loans, plummeting sales, and evaporating state support, many small-and medium-sized ...
Skeptical of Russia's data, some Western officials judge its economy by looking at Moscow from space
Russia says it's withstanding the impact of sanctions. Sweden's finance minister says satellite images show a different story ...
Russian Economy Time Bomb: Putin Warned of 'Seismically Disruptive' War Debt
About half of Russia's military budget is off the books, according to Craig Kennedy, a former Morgan Stanley investment ...
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Putin is increasingly concerned about Russia’s economy and believes key war goals have been met, sources tell Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin “believes key war goals have already been met,” Reuters reported on Thursday, citing a ...
Kurt Volker on the ‘devastation’ Putin has brought on Russian economy, military: ‘Absolutely incredible’
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker evaluates the war in Ukraine on ‘Fox Report’ amid President Donald Trump’s return ...
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ISW: Russian authorities enhance protection of defence industry facilities
The Russian authorities are interested in strengthening air defence to protect defence facilities, in particular, because the ...