Russia, Ukraine and Putin

Vladimir Putin hit by 'mutiny' from key group as Russian economy falters amid Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin is facing growing discontent from Russian businesses as sanctions begin to bite amidst Russia's conflict with Ukraine. The UK's Ministry of Defence has noted: "Criticism of high interest rates is growing amongst Russian business.
Putin warned he must end Ukraine war now to save Russian economy - 'guns or butter'
Putin is dangerously close to having to choose between feeding his people or buying weapons if the war with Ukraine continues, a leading Russia expert has warned.
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Russia's Coming Economic Crisis May Help Trump End the Ukraine War | Opinion
The incoming Trump administration doubtless wants a strong hand to begin negotiating with Russia on peace with Ukraine.
Blow For Putin As UK Reveals True Extent Of Economic Damage Caused By Ukraine War
In a blow for Vladimir Putin, the Ministry of Defence said the Russian Central Bank (CBR) is still struggling to tackle high inflation. Interest rates are at 21% - compared to 4.75% in Britain - while labour shortages and high government spending are also contributing to the economic gloom.
Putin faces mutiny from Russian businesses as ruble tanks: 'Criticism is growing'
Vladimir Putin is facing growing criticism from Russian businesses as sanctions hit firms amid the country's war with Ukraine. A report from the UK's Ministry of Defence has stated: "Criticism of high interest rates is growing amongst Russian business.
Russian Ruble Nosedives as Economy Gives Putin Major Headache
The plunging Russian currency, the ruble, has added to inflationary pressures in Russia, British officials have said, as the country faces further economic turbulence exacerbated by the ending of its natural gas transit deal with Ukraine.
Ukraine's big new strategy to relieve its manpower crunch isn't working, top war analyst says
Ukrainian leadership said in May that it wanted 10 new brigades, but they've largely proven to be ineffective in combat, ...
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Ukraine’s top diplomat pushes for strengthening Russia sanctions
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, says Russia sanctions are working, although their effectiveness ...
Ukraine’s exports grew 13% in 2024 amid stabilized port activity, Economy Ministry says
Preliminary data shows that Ukraine’s exports grew by more than 13% over the past year, primarily due to stabilizing the ...
A European region shut down swathes of its economy after Russian gas stopped flowing from Ukraine
Industrial production has screeched to a halt in Transnistria, a breakaway region of Europe, after Russian gas flows through ...
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How the War in Ukraine Has Changed Ukrainians
The Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, the research organization where we work, has been conducting national public ...
Putin failed every objective in Ukraine in 2024
As 2025 begins, pessimism about Ukraine’s fate hangs in the air and the stench of appeasement on the wind. I find myself ...
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Ukraine’s exports up by 13.4% in 2024 – economy ministry
“According to the preliminary data, in 2024, Ukraine’s exports in value terms increased by at least 13.4%, in volume terms – ...
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Economy Minister: They said no one would invest in country at war. They were wrong
In early 2022, the Ukrainian team of an Austrian wood processing company held a meeting in a bomb shelter during an air raid ...