Putin built an economy based on “military Keynesianism” to survive the war in Ukraine. It’s showing signs of fatigue.

I don’t believe there is anyone in this country whose primary concern is anything other than an end to military hostilities as soon as possible,” he said.

It is true that this resilience owes a lot to Russia’s heavy fiscal stimulus. Last year the government spent the equivalent of 7-8% of GDP on the armed forces. This enormous outlay, those who foresee a crisis argue, sucks manpower from the rest of the economy, as well as draining the government’s finances.

Putin's war on Ukraine is upending Russia's economy... so Russia's president is trying to change the international conversation.

Russia risks an "explosive" banking crisis because lenders are shouldering much of the burden of the country's war economy, a European state intelligence report seen

A pressure campaign using sanctions and enforcement could compel Putin to reach a meaningful peace.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged problems in the Russian economy, telling the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Friday that economic

Russia has emerged as one of the few winners from the recent disruption to global oil markets amid the war in Iran.

Fuel Crisis Sparks Public Discontent Vladimir Solovyov, a prominent host on Russian state television and a known Kremlin supporter, has expressed unusual worries regarding potential public unrest due to escalating gasoline shortages.

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Russia is seeking greater involvement from Belarus while Belarusian President Aliaksandr Lukashenka resists engagement.