Russians vote in the legislative elections with a black hole in the budget
The Russian budget deficit reached 5.79 trillion rubles up to August, while oil revenues fall and the cost of living rises.
The Russian budget deficit reached 5.79 trillion rubles up to August, while oil revenues fall and the cost of living rises.
Putin authorized the temporary control of vital infrastructure in Russia due to security failures and the increase in attacks with Ukrainian drones.
Ukraine has expanded its offensive beyond the war front to strike the economy, logistics, and the perception of security in Russia. Analysts argue that the strategy aims to raise the cost of the conflict for the Kremlin, although they doubt that, for now, it can destabilize Vladimir Putin’s power.