US EditionPutin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal: Reuters
- Ukraine launched a significant attack on a Russian oil refinery and Moscow using at least 121 drones, marking one of the largest operations during the war.
- The Kremlin reported shooting down 121 drones but acknowledged no damage or casualties, while Ukrainian officials confirmed three deaths from a Russian drone strike in Kyiv.
- Russia's economy, despite previous growth, is facing challenges such as inflation, labor shortages, and the impact of sanctions, raising concerns among officials.
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia's economic issues indicate big trouble for the country, suggesting that Putin may need to negotiate on Ukraine.
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Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Analysis by Christian Edwards and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. Its figures are, if not rosy, not ruinous either. Last year, the war economy likely grew faster than the United States and all major European economies. Unemployment is at a record low. And if the ballooning defense budget has cramped other spending, that’s only temporary. These statisti…
Food is becoming increasingly expensive in Russia, especially potatoes, onions, cabbage and red caviar. President Putin's concern about the country's economy is growing - he is said to have scolded officials at a meeting in December, sources say. "Those in power are well aware that it is a big problem," says analyst Emil Wannheden.
Trump already faltering in approach to Putin
President Donald Trump, on Truth Social and in interviews, is pushing the idea that Russia needs to hurry up and make a deal on Ukraine before Trump, taking advantage of Russia’s economic problems, imposes high tariffs and other sanctions on Russia. To emphasize his own thinking about the futility of the Ukraine war, Trump says that Russia has […] The post Trump already faltering in approach to Putin appeared first on Asia Times.
Putin Dismisses Trump’s Sanctions Threat and Repeats His Stolen Election Claim - Overpasses For America
President Vladimir V. Putin on Friday brushed aside President Trump’s threat of new sanctions against Russia, saying he doubted that Mr. Trump would make a move that would “harm the American economy,” as the leaders continued jockeying for position ahead of talks that both men have said they want. Mr. Putin, in comments to Russian state television broadcast Friday, repeated his desire for a meeting with Mr. Trump. But while Mr. Trump has also sa…
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