Germany has issued an unprecedented warning to Western nations regarding the scale of Russia's current weapons production.

Russia's economy can't afford to win or lose the war in Ukraine, one economist says. That's because Russia can't afford the cost of rebuilding and securing Ukraine. The cost of repairing its own ...

Russia's war economy is facing significant challenges, including soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and a potential economic slowdown. The Central Bank's efforts to control inflation ...

"Putin's choice of timing for military aggression in Ukraine might have reflected an understanding that Russia's demographic (and economic) situation would not improve in the next two decades.

Russia may be on the brink of an economic meltdown, with Moscow’s attempts to curb inflation pushing the country into what could be its most severe crisis yet, research published by a state ...

But price rises in Russia are eye-watering by comparison – and just one symptom of an economy that is overheating. Butter, some meats, and onions are about 25% more expensive than a year ago ...

Putin has recently expressed concern over Russia's long-term economic stability, including by reducing payments for soldiers ...