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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
TopicRussian economy

Topic: Russian economy

‘Russian economy was performing better than expected,’ says Vladimir Putin

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told Putin that GDP growth may exceed 2% this year and consumer price inflation may not rise above 5% in annual terms.

Putin acknowledges Russian army could be fighting in Ukraine for ‘a long time’

Russia has been forced into a series of significant retreats in the face of Ukrainian counter-offensives, waged with increasing stocks of Western weaponry, in east & south Ukraine since July.

G7 leaders agree to explore global price cap on Russian oil. Here’s why it could be tricky

Unlike EU’s approach of phased ban on 90% of Russian oil by end of year, a price cap would mean allowing countries to continue to import Russian oil but limiting the price.

McDonald’s Russia exit is about public pressure, not social good. Being ‘woke’ is profitable

There are 20 ongoing wars happening around the world as we speak—which of them qualify for a corporate boycott? Companies are only picking their sides.

Russian billionaires face fresh blow after Putin bans firms from foreign stock listings

Putin signed off on legal amendments that require Russian companies to delist their overseas shares, winding up a process that has gathered pace with the annexation of Crimea in 2014.

Mocked by Biden as ‘rubble’, the ruble rises as Europe can’t stop guzzling Russian gas

The rapid ruble recovery gives Putin a major victory back in Russia, where many people fixate on the currency’s ups and downs, even as his military gets bogged down in Ukraine.

How US & allies’ potential sanctions on Russian oil & gas could hit life in Europe

Sanctions on energy imports from Russia could have complicated effects on oil & gas supply chains globally, and in Europe, living standards and economic activity could be impacted.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.