Russia, 2024 and Putin

Russian economy grew by 4.1% in 2024, slightly exceeding forecasts, PM tells Putin
Russia's economy grew by 4.1% in 2024, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin on Friday, slightly better than an official forecast of 3.9%. The country's gross domestic product reached a record-high of 200 trillion roubles ($2.
Russia's economy grew 4.1% in 2024, joint fastest since 2021
Russia's economy expanded by 4.1% in 2024, the country's prime minister said today, as surging military spending on the Ukraine offensive powered growth.
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.
High inflation is key challenge for Russia's economy, prime minister tells Putin
High inflation is the key challenge for the Russian economy in 2025, while the economic growth rate is expected to fall from 4.1% recorded last year, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Putin hails Russia's strong 2024 economic growth
Russia reported strong economic growth for 2024 on Friday as record spending on the military offensive against Ukraine outweighed the impact of Western sanctions.
Russian economy records 4.1% growth in 2024, surpassing forecast
The Russian economy recorded a growth of 4.1% in 2024, slightly surpassing the official forecast of 3.9%, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The Prime Minister shared these figures during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin,
Russia’s economy is cracking and West must step up sanctions, says Finnish foreign minister
Russia’s economy is showing “serious cracks” and the West must intensify sanctions to put Ukraine in the best possible ...
Russian economy crisis as 'price fever' panic erupts amid huge inflation
Food price increases are far outstripping the official inflation rate of 9.5%, leaving shoppers painfully out of pocket.
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The Russian Reconstruction Program
Appel for KAPD's journal Der Proletarier, this text criticizes the reconstruction of Russia under the NEP and various other ...
Russia’s economy faces a ‘slow death’ as its rainy day fund runs dry
Vladimir Putin is nervous. Almost three years into his war in Ukraine, the Russian president is increasingly concerned about ...
Russian economic meltdown as loan rates explode and employment crisis grips country
Ordinary Russians are resorting to desperate measures as they struggle to raise cash to fund their shopping bills and living ...
China Quietly Supplies Minerals to Russia's War Machine in Ukraine
China has presented itself as a neutral party and mediator since Putin launched the full-scale invasion three years ago.
Russia’s 2025 crypto tax: what it means for investors and miners
Russia will enforce cryptocurrency tax laws in 2025, introducing income and corporate taxes on crypto earnings and mining.
Russian economy meltdown as foreign investment crashes and China turns off the money taps
Prior to Vladimir Putin's decision to launch his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, foreign direct investment in Russia totalled ...
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Russian Economy Facing a Tidal Wave of Bankruptcies
One in five firms are at risk of defaulting on their loans, according to Russia's Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short ...