Russia’s War Economy Shows New Cracks

Russia’s War Economy Shows New Cracks After the Ruble Plunges
President Vladimir Putin said there isn’t any reason for Russians to panic after the currency fell to its lowest level since the days following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia's economy really in trouble?
The lead story on the front page of Tuesday's edition of Moskovskij Komsomolets, a major state-run newspaper in Moscow, is the uproar over the rising price of potatoes.One lawmaker is calling on the country's prosecutor general to investigate the surging cost of this household staple,
Russian Ruble Plunge Hurting Chinese Companies: Report
The Russian currency has hit a 32-month low against the U.S. dollar as the wartime economy faces another blow.
Russian economy meltdown as inflation soars with prices 'up 65%' and Ruble plummets
A Russian newspaper warned that rampant inflation is hurting the economic well-being of ordinary Russians as pressure grows on Vladimir Putin.
Ruble collapse sparks outrage as food prices soar in Russia
The ruble has significantly depreciated, causing concern among Russians about rising food prices and prompting open criticism of Putin's officials. "We would like to see Russia descend into an economic crisis,
What Collapsing Russian Ruble Means for Ukraine War
The Russian currency has plummeted to its lowest level since the start of Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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The Russian Economy's Biggest Problem Right Now
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War More Than Economy? Russia's all-time defense spending is 'alarming' around the world [Now News]
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Russia's Economy Will Need to Adapt to New US Sanctions, Economy Minister Says
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Russian food prices are soaring — but no one dares blame Putin and the war
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Russian supermarkets see spike in butter theft as economic crisis leaves people desperate
The reports come after years of crippling sanctions on Russia after Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s war economy is on its last legs, but peace may be even worse for Vladimir Putin, experts say
"Russia cannot continue waging the current war beyond late 2025, when it will begin running out of key weapons systems." ...
Trump mustn’t go wobbly on Russia: Sanctions are working — time to double down
Russian President Vladimir Putin is rushing to defeat Ukraine because the Kremlin stands on the brink of economic crisis.
Russia’s economy flatters to deceive
Western commentators should take care not to be misled by statistics that the Kremlin has turned into a weapon of war ...