The Economy of Russia Will Remain Militarized Even After the War Ends
The Russian economy continues to operate in a "military" mode, which has developed due to years of excessive spending on…
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The Central Bank of Russia Forecasts Economic Collapse Due to New Sanctions and Falling Oil Prices
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has presented an updated "risk" scenario regarding the development of the country's economy…
Russian Military Spending in 2024 Exceeds 48% of the Budget and Sets Historical Records
The war that the Russian Federation is waging against Ukraine significantly impacts the economic situation of Russian citizens. A substantial…
Russia’s Civil Economy is Declining Due to Reorientation Towards the Military Sector
The economy of the Russian Federation, which had long demonstrated resilience against international sanctions, is now facing significant challenges in…
Central Bank of Russia Lowers Key Rate to 18% Amid Economic Slowdown
The Bank of Russia has decided to lower the key rate from 20% to 18% at its July board meeting.…
Economic Crisis in Russia: Falling Oil Prices, Budget Deficit, and the Search for New Revenues
In July 2025, the average price of Russian Urals oil was ₽4,701 per barrel, which is 11% lower than the…
The Central Bank of Russia Lowers Key Rate to 20% Due to Decreasing Inflation Pressure
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation announced on June 6 that it has lowered the key interest rate from…
Price of Russian Oil Hits Record Low
The price of Russian oil in rubles has fallen below 4,000 rubles per barrel — the lowest level in the…
Low Probability of Ruble Strengthening: Experts from the SVR on Russia’s Financial Problems
The strengthening of the ruble is considered unlikely by experts due to geopolitical instability and a weak external economic balance.…
Russia Plans to Increase LNG Exports by 400% but Risks Marginalization in the Market
According to a new energy strategy developed through 2050, Russia intends to achieve a production of 853 billion cubic meters…