President Donald Trump’s new weapons deal and his increasing criticism of Vladimir Putin have sparked fear among some ...

WASHINGTON — President Trump publicly doubted Monday that he will approve a bipartisan sanctions bill meant to ratchet up economic pressure on Russia to end its bloody war on Ukraine. “I’m not sure we ...

Trump a day earlier gave Russia 50 days to strike a peace deal with Ukraine, voicing fresh frustration with Moscow as he laid ...

Oil prices advanced this morning. It appears that the fears market participants had in regard to a recession may be waning, ...

In 2024, births in Russia fell to 1.22 million — the lowest level since 1999 — while deaths increased by 3.3% annually, to ...

Russia faces a significant worker shortage by 2030. Retirements and low birth rates are major factors. The Ukraine war has worsened the situation. The government is offering incentives to boost birth ...

It drops from a record level in 2024, though. What is happening? Trade between Russia and China fell significantly in the first half of 2025, pointing to fresh signs of strain in the Russian economy.