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Putin's annual Q&A with Russians is back. 2 issues are front and center.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his annual Q&A as Russians grow restless over war and the economy. An independent poll shows…
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Russian lawmakers approve tax hike bill to boost economy as the war with Ukraine nears 4 years
Russian lawmakers endorsed new tax hikes on Tuesday as Moscow looks for new revenue sources to boost its economy during its nearly…
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Russia's economy is now so militarized, it may keep expanding its army even after the Ukraine war
Russia's military industry is likely to expand even after the Ukraine war ends, wrote a think tank. Military spending is driving Russia's…
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Russia's top regulator tells Putin how companies outmaneuver Western sanctions
A top regulator explained to Vladimir Putin how Russian companies use strategies to bypass sanctions.Getty Images Russia is using gold and…
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Putin hails Russia's strong 2024 economic growth
Putin told his prime minister to get a grip on rising consumer prices (Gavriil Grigorov) Russia reported strong economic growth for 2024…
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Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending
Putin has signed off on a record defense budget for 2025 amid the ongoing Ukraine war. Defense spending will rise to 13.5 trillion rubles,…