The Russian economy continues to falter as numerous industries suffer as a result of Western sanctions. This week, it was reported that Russian oil and gas revenues, vital for the economy, fell by a fifth in 2025.

"The Russian people are increasingly feeling the effects of the Kremlin's continued prioritization of the Russian defense industrial base."

The share of Russian companies that view the domestic economy positively fell to just 4% in January, a sharp drop from 14% in December, a survey by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) cited by Forbes has said.

Russian oil and gas revenue fell by a fifth in 2025 to their lowest point in five years. But while Western sanctions have no doubt played a role, experts remain unconvinced that Moscow's growing

Freight volumes plunge 9.4% as Russian Railways’ debt nears $45B. Sanctions, war, and industrial decline push the economy further into crisis.

The collapse of Russia’s economy is sparking a surge of migrants heading to South Korea, abandoning Vladimir Putin’s failing regime in search of a better life. Amid a combination of crippling Western sanctions, falling energy revenues, skyrocketing inflation and a plunging ruble, businesses are struggling to operate.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Escalating sanctions by the US and NATO allies against Russia have severely impacted its economy, as Thursday marks one week since fighting began in Ukraine. Thursday, the White House announced new sanctions, targeting Russian ...

Even as President Donald Trump insists Russia has the upper hand in its war against Ukraine, economists say the country’s position is weaker than ever because the Kremlin has burned through most of the cash reserves and the borrowed money that fueled its ...

Russia’s service sector began 2026 with its fastest pace of expansion in 12 months, fuelled by rising demand and new orders, though a sharp acceleration in inflationary pressures linked to a VAT increase clouded the outlook,