Recession, Inflation, Budgetary Crisis
And what it means for the war in Ukraine
When the rhetoric of an “unlimited alliance” faces economic reality
A perfect storm: budget crisis, looming recession, inflation There are no miracles, and Putin’s much-hailed “economic resilience” since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine was largely explained by three simple factors: There are no miracles, and Putin’s much-hailed “economic resilience” since…
Structure, composition and ways to improve effectiveness
Russian Economy and Sanctions Brief—May 2025
Russia’s stock market rally at the start of Trump’s presidency fueled by hopes for at least partial relief from sanctions have hit hard reality. Russia is now again…
Economy and Sanctions Brief — February 2025
More Uncertainty Follows as the Central Bank Yields to Pressure
Between inflation and stagflation, lobbyists versus bankers, and the need for sanctions control
Get new reports, analysis, and policy briefs from Free Russia Foundation experts.
