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High inflation is key challenge for Russia's economy, prime minister tells Putin
High inflation is the key challenge for the Russian economy in 2025, while the economic growth rate is expected to fall from 4.1% recorded last year, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Russia's economy grew 4.1% in 2024, joint fastest since 2021
Russia's economy expanded by 4.1% in 2024, the country's prime minister said today, as surging military spending on the Ukraine offensive powered growth.
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.
Russian economy grew by 4.1% in 2024, slightly exceeding forecasts, PM tells Putin
Russia's economy grew by 4.1% in 2024, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin on Friday, slightly better than an official forecast of 3.9%.
Putin hails Russia's strong 2024 economic growth
Russia reported strong economic growth for 2024 on Friday as record spending on the military offensive against Ukraine outweighed the impact of Western sanctions.
Russian economy records 4.1% growth in 2024, surpassing forecast
The Russian economy recorded a growth of 4.1% in 2024, slightly surpassing the official forecast of 3.9%, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The Prime Minister shared these figures during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin,
Why Russia's economy may be even worse off after the war in Ukraine ends
Russia appears to be "addicted" to military spending to keep its economy propped up, a think tank said this week.
Russia’s economy is cracking and West must step up sanctions, says Finnish foreign minister
Russia’s economy is showing “serious cracks” and the West must intensify sanctions to put Ukraine in the best possible ...
Russian economic meltdown as loan rates explode and employment crisis grips country
Ordinary Russians are resorting to desperate measures as they struggle to raise cash to fund their shopping bills and living ...
China Watches as Russia’s Economy Teeters
More sanctions could push Moscow over the edge and serve as a deterrent to Beijing.
Russia raises domestic asset seizure stakes with grain trader, Moscow airport grab
Russia is quickening the pace of domestic asset seizures this year after courts ruled last week that a leading grain trader, ...
Russia’s economy faces a ‘slow death’ as its rainy day fund runs dry
Vladimir Putin is nervous. Almost three years into his war in Ukraine, the Russian president is increasingly concerned about ...
Russia economy in meltdown as satellite images reveal huge problem
Recent satellite imagery of Moscow has been compared with similar photographs from four years ago, showcasing Russia's ...
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 ...