Putin tells Russians there's no reason to panic as the ruble sinks, but analysts say its economy is in trouble

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A close-up of Putin looking upward.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said there was no reason to panic about the ruble's slide.

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Russia may have spent $1.3 billion on an aerial attack as inflation continues to soar in the country on the back of huge state defense spending

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Large-scale damage caused to buildings and cars is seen in the aftermath of a Russian missile strike on a residential area in Sumy, Ukraine.
The aftermath of a strike on Sumy, Ukraine.

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Russia's economic growth is masking a looming 'economic catastrophe,' researchers say

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Russia's private sector is deteriorating while the nation pours money into its military and defense, the researchers said.

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Invading Ukraine is making Russia rich

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Since launching its war on Ukraine, Russia has seen a boost in its GDP large enough that the World Bank reclassified Russia from an upper-middle-income to a high-income country.

Putin's war fired up Russia's economy and beat sanctions — but big problems lie ahead

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Vladimir Putin just got reelected as Russia's president in a win that surprised no one.

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Putin runs the Russian economy in the same heavy-handed way he navigates his yacht, researcher says

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Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during a boat trip with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko off the Black Sea coast, Russia May 29, 2021

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America's 'free lunch' attitude about its debt will be forced to change as interest rates remain higher for the next decade, Harvard economist says

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Kenneth Rogoff

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House Democrat defends voting for bill that would slash Defense Secretary's salary to just $1: 'I'm not particularly concerned about him'

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Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

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