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Russia
As of January 25, the ten wealthiest Russian citizens are ranked between 82nd and 297th.
February 4, 2026
Russia
BOFIT Analysis of the Russian Economy: Why War-Driven Growth Is Coming to an End and Sanctions Are Increasingly Taking Effect.
February 3, 2026
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International organizations are lowering their expectations for Russia's economy. Growth will remain near stagnation in 2025 and 2026.
January 26, 2026
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High interest rates, sanctions, and low oil prices are weighing on Russia's economy. The World Bank and the UN expect only minimal growth in 2025.
January 19, 2026
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In December 2025, the year-over-year price increase was expected to be just under 6 percent (December 2024: +9.5%).
January 12, 2026
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However, overall economic output did not rise by 2.5 percent, as the government had originally planned.
January 4, 2026
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The budget calls for a nominal increase in government spending of about 4% for the coming year.
December 22, 2025
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While the Berlin-based DIW forecast a 1.5 percent increase in Russia’s GDP, the Munich-based ifo Institute predicted that the Russian economy would grow by only 0.4 percent in 2025.
December 15, 2025
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On December 2, President Putin further revised downward this growth forecast at VTB Bank’s “Russia Calling!” economic forum.
December 8, 2025
Russia
Reports are mounting about preparations for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. What impact would a ceasefire have on the Russian economy?
December 1, 2025
Russia
The VEB Institute estimates that overall economic output stagnated at a low level (0.0%) in the third quarter.
November 24, 2025
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Since late September, the Russian government has also been factoring in economic growth of just 1 percent for 2025 in its budget planning.
November 18, 2025
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On October 24, the central bank nevertheless lowered its high key interest rate by only 0.5 percentage points to 16.5 percent.
November 14, 2025
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It no longer expects Russia to achieve real GDP growth of between 1.0% and 2.0% in 2025.
October 27, 2025
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Hedlund uses the following map to illustrate Ukraine's role in transporting Russian natural gas to Europe.
October 17, 2025
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