China's economic gambit could nuke Putin's dollar ploy
A depreciation of the yuan could undermine its appeal relative to the greenback, whose prominence Russia wants to overhaul.
Russians Withdraw $1.3B From Their Bank Accounts During Ukraine Invasion
It was the highest demand for cash by Russians since the end of March 2020 at the onset of the COVID pandemic.
Russia's Ruble Set for Worst Week Since 1999
Sanctions and the conflict in Syria have combined to hit Russia's currency hard.
Putin Vows to Stretch Import Ban 'As Long as Possible'
The Russian president said the ban is helping Russian business.
Majority of Russians Feel Unemployment Panic
Pay is the top reason Russians choose to switch jobs, above career prospects and status.
Putin Forms Team to 'Brainstorm' Economic Growth
This is the first time Putin is meeting his advisers in two years.
Number of Russians in Poverty Jumps to Decade High
More Russians live in poverty now than during the financial crisis of 2008.
IMF Predicts Russia Will Remain In Recession Until 2017
The organization has further cut its growth forecast for Russia.
80% of Russians Unaware of Navalny's Anti-Crisis Protest This Sunday
The protest will go on despite Navalny's recent imprisonment meaning he can't attend.
Russian Sanctions: Are We There Yet?
Putin has yet to feel the full effects of the West's blockade.
Will Russia's Crumbling Economy Topple Putin?
The ruble is in freefall, prices are sky high. And everyone is to blame but Putin.
Russia Works to Stabilize Vodka Prices
At least one part of Russia's economy is being put under control.
Who Gets Hurt With Russia's Falling Ruble?
The ruble crisis will hurt Turkish resorts, German retailers and Central Asian dictators.
Russia's Oligarchs: Rich Enough to Still Afford Caviar
"Only the poorest people in Russia keep all their assets in rubles."
EU Ready to 'Stay the Course' in Russia Confrontation
In comments that were part warning to Russia, where falling oil prices and Western trade sanctions have brought financial havoc.
Belarus Refuses to Trade With Russia in Roubles
The President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko told his cabinet Belarus should only accept hard currency from Russia
How Disruptive Is Russia's Ruble Dive?
Robert Kahn answers questions on the collapsing Russian economy.
The Wit and Wisdom of Vladimir Putin
The Russian president held forth on a range of topics during his annual press conference, including Iran, Coca-Cola and his love life
Putin Reassures Russians Rouble Will Rise Again
However, he warns it could take two years for the country to recover from the crisis
The Currency That's Dropped Further Than the Rouble This Year: Bitcoin
The digital currency has faced scandals, theft and a lack of attention over the last twelve months
Drastic Interest Rate Hike Fails to Halt Plummeting Rouble
Russia's central bank raised interest rates by 6.5% overnight, but the rouble continued to plunge against the dollar
White House Has Not Yet Decided on Russia Sanctions Bill
The 'Ukraine Freedom Support Act' passed by congress on Saturday seeks to put more pressure on President Putin
Rouble Falls As Putin Warns of Russia's Enemies in Keynote Speech
The Russian president said that Russia would not be broken up like the former Yugoslavia
Plummeting Rouble Hits Russia's Space Programme
The Russian space agency might be forced to indefinitely delay work due to Russia's increasingly poor economic situation