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News channel or source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/ukraine-war-russia-economy-klepach.html
Published on: Monday 17 August 2026
Russia insists its economy remains resilient, but a top economist was reportedly fired after warning that the Ukraine war could trigger a social crisis. Andrei Klepach said Russia could not win a ...
News Russia » North West » Economy: Russia's economy has defied the skeptics. Cracks are getting harder to hide
News channel or source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/15/ukraine-war-russia-economy-putin-oil.html
Published on: Friday 14 August 2026
Russia’s wartime economy is still growing, but analysts say the headline data mask deeper strain. Civilians appear to be feeling the squeeze, with households trading down to cheaper and store-brand ...
News Russia » North West » Economy: The geopolitical mismatch driving Russia to threaten the West
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/the-geopolitical-mismatch-driving-russia-to-threaten-the-west/ar-AA2bfiuE
Published on: Sunday 30 August 2026
Russia faces a fundamental asymmetry as it seeks to beat Ukraine into submission with intensifying airstrikes on shopping malls, power stations, ports and other infrastructure. Kyiv can rely on a ...