In 2026, Rosstat stopped publishing statistics on Russia’s progress toward the targets set by Vladimir Putin’s …
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The virtual ruble: Why Russia’s digital currency experiment could strengthen the Kremlin’s authoritarian control
by adminIn February, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pledged to block the use of Russia’s “digital …
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Economics
The rich get richer: Global inequality and the rise of extreme wealth have hit record highs
by adminIn early February, Elon Musk’s net worth topped the $800 billion mark, a new record …
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Economics
The curse of the printing press: How dictators and populists seize control of central banks, and why it always ends badly
by adminDonald Trump has launched an assault on the Federal Reserve, heaping criticism on chairman Jerome …
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The declining levels of trust in political institutions and the growing support for populist politicians …
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Russia’s economy in 2026: A rising deficit, regional depression, and the possible depletion of sovereign reserves
by adminRussia’s economy entered 2026 weaker than it was a year before, with growth declining and …
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Economics
Live for today: Trump’s politicization of economic policy poses a threat to longer-term stability
by adminEconomic issues were the main concern Trump voters cited when explaining their choice for president …
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The past year was marked by debates about a deep crisis in the environmental agenda. …
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Kamchatka is a land of legendary salmon abundance, yet it faces a range of environmental and …
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On thinning ice: After almost four years of war, Russia’s central bankers are running out of tricks to keep the economy afloat
by adminPhoto: Alexander Ryumin / TASS The Russian economy moved into an unmistakable period of decline …