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Trump can pressure the Russian economy to get Putin negotiating
President-elect Donald Trump promises to bring peace to Ukraine shortly after he takes office on Jan. 20. Many speculate that he will pressure President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s leader, to accept ceasefire terms heavily favorable to Russia.
Russian Ruble Nosedives as Economy Gives Putin Major Headache
The Russian ruble was 110 to the U.S. dollar on Friday, and while this is not the lowest level it has reached in recent weeks, having hit 114 on November 26, the U.K
Putin warned he will soon have to end war in Ukraine to save Russian economy
Putin is dangerously close to having to choose between "guns and butter" if the war with Ukraine continues, a leading Russia expert has warned.
Trump says Putin meeting being set up to end ‘bloody mess’ of Ukraine war
President-elect Donald Trump said he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he wants to end the "bloody mess" of the Ukraine war.
Trump says he will meet with Putin to discuss end of Russia-Ukraine war
President-elect Trump said late Thursday that a meeting is in the works with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. Why it matters: Trump said on the campaign trail that he would swiftly end the nearly three-year-old war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office.
Trump says Putin 'wants to meet ... we are setting it up'
US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday said preparations were underway for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in order to discuss the conflict in Ukraine. "[Putin] wants to meet, and we're in the process of setting that up,
Trump seeks swift talks with Putin to end Ukraine conflict
President-elect of the USA, Donald Trump, said on Thursday that he is preparing a meeting with Vladimir Putin, and Putin wants to meet with him. "We have to get that war over with," he declared. – President Putin wants to meet.
'Putin Wants To Meet': Donald Trump Says Russian President Will Meet Him To End War
US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to mediate the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Trump has criticized Biden's approach to the war, vowing to push for renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine once he assumes office.
Russian security forces urge Putin to escalate war in Ukraine, ISW says
Senior Russian security and military officials are pushing for an escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, opposing any prospects of negotiations. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: ISW analysts note that Russian security forces deem it crucial to escalate military operations in Ukraine,
Russia’s war economy spirals out of control as 2025 brings looming stagnation
Russia’s focus on armaments is draining its industrial base, straining companies vital to the economy. As the war in Ukraine ...
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The Impact of Sanctions and Alliances on Russian Military Capabilities
Sanctions have hindered Russia's military capabilities by raising procurement costs, increasing reliance on allies and ...
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Putin faces mutiny from Russian businesses as ruble tanks: 'Criticism is growing'
This is due to the inflationary effects of the depreciation, labour shortages and high government spending. It comes as Putin ...
Putin’s Booming War Economy Poised for Soft, Bumpy Landing
President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine triggered an economic boom in Russia built on the back of government stimulus.
Is a glut of phoney Russian goods too much for China’s consumers to bear?
Spurred by stronger trade relations, stores selling Russian products have popped up in China – but many are doubting their ...
Moscow's relationship with Azerbaijan is spiraling in the aftermath of the deadly plane crash Russian air defenses likely caused
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev is demanding answers, saying Vladimir Putin's latest apology "isn't enough" and that Moscow ...
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Record inflation destabilizes Russian economy
Inflation hasn't spared Russia. At his end-of-year press conference, Vladimir Putin himself acknowledged that inflation, a ...