Russia News » Ural News Russia » Ural » Economy: Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now — but experts say Russia's economy is in the 'death zone'
The Iran war has caused energy prices to surge, directly benefiting — and filling the coffers — of major oil and gas producers like Russia.
News Russia » Ural » Economy: Putin demands answers as Russia’s economy undershoots expectations
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday demanded explanations from the government and Central Bank over why Russia’s economy is performing worse than expected this year, calling for urgent measures to ...
News Russia » Ural » Economy: IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall
By Ben Aris in Berlin The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn ...
News Russia » Ural » Economy: Price of russian Urals oil rises to 13-year high due to war in Iran - Bloomberg
Due to the consequences of the war against Iran, the price of russian Urals oil has risen to USD 116 per barrel. This is a record figure for the past 13 years.
News Russia » Ural » Economy: Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Russia's top export hubs, including Novorossiysk on the Black Sea as well as Primorsk and Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea.
News Russia » Ural » Economy: The Iran war has been an economic gift for Putin
Higher energy prices and the US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil have given Moscow a windfall that could help to sustain its war in Ukraine.
News Russia » Ural » Economy: The Iran conflict is a boon for Russia’s ‘war machine.’ And it’s not just about oil
The Iran war has handed Russia’s beleaguered economy a much-needed lifeline. High oil prices are boosting the Kremlin’s coffers, helping plug a hole in its federal budget and sustain the war effort in ...
News Russia » Ural » Economy: The Academy Of Sciences Said The Russian Economy Is In Its Strongest Decline In Three Years
Even experts close to the Kremlin recognize the problems.
News Russia » Ural » Economy: Russia lost half of oil tax revenues in March but Iran war has reversed trend
Russia’s oil tax revenues fell by 48%, but rising prices amid the Middle East war have increased budget income. Find out details in the article.
News Russia » Ural » Economy: The “Urals” trap: IEA flags risks to India’s oil supply from Russian port disruptions
The IEA flags risks to India’s oil supply due to disruptions at key Russian ports. Learn how sanctions, logistics, and refining dependence are shaping the outlook.
News Russia » Ural » Economy: Russia's Sheskharis terminal halts oil loading after drone attack – Reuters
Exports of crude oil from Russia's Sheskharis terminal in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk have been suspended following a massive drone attack and a fire. — Ukrinform.