Russia's Economy Strains Under War Costs and Rising Prices
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Russia is facing economic challenges as it raises interest rates to 21%, a two-decade high, with expectations of reaching 23% by the end of the year. This move is unusual during wartime, as central banks typically avoid suppressing economic activity. Additionally, Russia's increasing reliance on China is becoming problematic for its economy.
- Vladimir Putin is in a painful economic bind The Economist
- Russia’s War Economy Is Hitting Its Limits Foreign Policy
- Russian food prices skyrocket in growing concern for Kremlin Fortune
- 3 reasons why Russia's economy can survive without crisis for up to 5 more years, think-tank economists say Business Insider
- Butter thefts highlight cost of Russia’s war economy Financial Times
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