Russian Economy

The EU is preparing its 21st sanctions package against Russia, including shadow fleet listings, transaction bans, and limits on Russian fish imports, driven by the need to stabilize the oil price cap before market changes. Analysts argue these measures have failed to weaken the Russian economy, which shows record real wages and low inflation despite high interest rates.

Experts suggest Putin is launching a desperate winter offensive against Ukraine amid a collapsing Russian economy. Kateryna Stepanenko of the Institute for the Study of War notes that ongoing problems are finally catching up to Putin.

The House passed legislation to aid Ukraine and sanction parts of the Russian economy, overriding Republican objections. The 226-195 vote marks the House's second major foreign policy break with Donald Trump this week, following approval of a war powers resolution to halt US military action against Iran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his fifth wartime economic conference in St. Petersburg as the Russian economy stagnates and the government struggles to resume growth. The report is by FRANCE 24's Nick Rushworth.

The House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy over the objections of Republican leaders.

Russia's economy has slowed due to the Ukraine war but remains stable without signs of imminent collapse. Moscow maintains economic resilience despite international sanctions and geopolitical pressures.

A high-ranking Russian official issued a warning to President Vladimir Putin during a parliamentary speech, cautioning that economic decline could lead to a revolution. The speech highlighted growing internal concerns amid Russia's worsening economic situation.