Is Russia’s economy too fragile to sustain its war efforts?

Russia’s economy is in trouble with no signs of easing on the horizon. Inflation remains hot, interest rates hit record highs, and war-related spending stretches resources thin. Even Vladimir Putin ... Read More

Putin urges 'balanced' central bank rate decision for overheating economy

The Russian economy is showing signs of overheating which is stoking worryingly high inflation, President Putin said, expressing hope for a "balanced" rate decision by the central bank when it meets ... Read More

Putin admits Russian inflation is an ‘alarming signal' and the economy is ‘overheating'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that inflation is a problem in Russia and that the country’s economy is overheating. Read More

The Russian Economy's Biggest Problem Right Now

Putin has a long list of economic concerns. So we asked the experts: What is the Russian economy's greatest vulnerability? Read More

Russia unexpectedly holds interest rates firm despite overheating economy

Russian business leaders and defense companies have pressured the central bank to avoid tightening interest rates. Read More

'Agitated' Putin reveals tell-tale sign of how he feels about struggling Russian economy

EXCLUSIVE: The Russian President was characteristically measured as he took part in the Kremlin's choreographed annual phone-in, but one question about the economy appeared to rile him, it has been ... Read More

Russian economy in meltdown but 'Putin can't afford for Ukraine war to end'

The ruble is in freefall and food inflation is so high that butter is now "as valuable as gold" - but Russia's war economy is offering Putin security and could stand in the way of a meaningful peace ... Read More

Could Russia's faltering economy end the war?

Nearly three years after the invasion of Ukraine, Russia's economy is stumbling ... From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly ... Read More

Russia’s war economy shows new cracks after the ruble plunges

The Russian economy, surprisingly resilient ... which has done little so far to cool the overheating economy. A record labor shortage, as working-age men go to the front, has further fueled ... Read More

Could Russia's faltering economy end the war?

Nearly three years after the invasion of Ukraine, Russia's economy is stumbling. The ruble is falling, inflation is rising and sanctions are taking their toll. What does all this mean for Vladimir ... Read More