Economics
A clear-eyed assessment of the Russian economy under the weight of war and sanctions: the pressures building beneath the surface, the cost borne by ordinary people, and the ways the system adapts—and what it all means for Russia's future and for markets far beyond its borders
Russian Economy and Sanctions Brief—November 2024
Between inflation and stagflation, lobbyists versus bankers, and the need for sanctions control
The Russian Economy and Sanctions Brief—October 2024
Inflation, budget and labor shortages, and a cooling of relations with China
The Russian Economy and Sanctions Brief—August 2024
Vladimir Putin’s corridor of economic opportunities is narrowing
Putin’s War Economy
Czar Broadcasts Panic
In Their Own Words: Russian Officials Openly Describe the Dire State of the Russian Economy
Vulnerabilities of Putin’s System Are Profound and Rapidly Progressing
Belousov’s Appointment Exposes a Structural Crisis in Putin’s MOD
Putin’s difficulties are plenty and mounting
War Economy, War Society—How Strong Is Putin Really?
How far can Putin go in militarizing Russia? What are the weaknesses of his approach?
EU Imports of Russian Gas
Pipeline Gas, LNG, and the 2027 Phase-Out Deadline
Recent Sanctions of OFAC Targeting Russia’s Oil and Gas Industry
Sanctions have stalled offshore projects from the Kara Sea to Sakhalin
The dust has settled. The Russian economy and sanctions: Who’s who?
Sergey Aleksashenko Assesses the Effectiveness of Four Types of Sanctions