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Russian Ruble Nosedives as Economy Gives Putin Major Headache
The plunging Russian currency, the ruble, has added to inflationary pressures in Russia, British officials have said, as the ...
Putin tells Russia 'everything will be fine' amid the nation's military and economic struggles
Still, Putin refrained from giving a concrete outlook on the war in Ukraine, or the path of the Russian economy going forward ...
After a quarter-century in power, Putin faces a new test: The return of Trump
This New Year’s Eve, Vladimir Putin is marking a quarter-century as Russia’s first man. While his grip on power appears more ...
Putin says he saved Russia, but a year of challenges suggests Moscow’s position is precarious
Marking 25 years in office, Vladimir Putin says he has remade Russia as a sovereign power and will prevail in Ukraine, but ...
Putin is heavily sanctioned, but he still managed to travel a lot this year
The Russian president hobnobbed with world leaders and received a plethora of gifts, including a pair of hunting dogs.
2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here’s how it unfolded
The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war ...
Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges
Speaking on the 25th anniversary of his rule, President Vladimir V. Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve ...
Putin places shares in InBev's Russian entity in temporary management, decree says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has transferred shares in brewer AB InBev's Russian joint venture into temporary management, ...
Desperate Putin 'offering more cash' to Russians to join army as troops are slaughtered
Vladimir Putin has reportedly been forced to increase the financial incentives offered to Russians to tempt them to join the army as troops are slaughtered in Ukraine.