Russia War Economy Analysis

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Putin’s war economy is cooling

Vladimir Putin’s war economy is cooling, but Russians still feel richer

The sharp rise in Russians’ living standards that has helped underpin support for the war in Ukraine is coming to an end, according to a Financial Times analysis of job adverts. Strong wage increases and a tight labour market since Russian tanks crossed the Ukrainian border in February 2022 have been a critical factor in maintaining public support for the Kremlin,

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Putin Has Retooled Russia’s Economy to Focus Only on War

Just The News · 3d

Trump grows frustrated with Putin, warns Russia of tougher sanctions

Russia brings its demands to Ukraine talks

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Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over talks, US senator warns Moscow of sanctions

China has a "deficit of trust and credibility" it needs to overcome in order to mend its fraught defence ties with the Philippines, though any breakthrough in the near term remains unlikely, Manila's ...

Council on Foreign Relations · 9d

Three Years of War in Ukraine: Are Sanctions Against Russia Making a Difference?

Christian Science Monitor · 18h

With hope for peace dimming, Russia brings its demands to Ukraine talks

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Ukraine says it’s ready to restart talks with Russia but needs clarity on Kremlin’s terms

Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a me...

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Russia proposes to hold second round of talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

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Ukraine says Russia withholding peace terms to undermine talks

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Russia's wage growth stalls as war costs hit struggling citizens

The wage growth of newly hired Russian workers is slowing down. In recent months, the economy under Vladimir Putin has lost momentum, with the war-related expenses being particularly burdensome for those living on the brink of poverty,

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Report to Congress on Russian Military Performance

The following is the May 28, 2025 Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Russian Military Performance and Outlook. From the report Despite the advantages of a larger recruitment base and defense industrial capacity,

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Russia would prefer EU trade over US, its China pivot predates Ukraine War, shows data

The United States accounted for just 5 percent of Russia’s exports and 2 percent of its imports pre-war. Before the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the European Union was Russia’s most significant trade partner,

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Arctic geopolitics: A strategic nexus of influence and power

How Beijing, despite having no territories there, is trying to establish footholds – The Cold War-like atmosphere with Russia, which feels it is rightfully the most powerful country in the region – In