EU paying Chanel prices for US gas – Russia’s top MP — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
The bloc is buying overpriced American LNG while turning away from cheaper Russian supply, harming its own economy, Vyacheslav Volodin
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Russia’s Planned Tax Hike Would Put Hundreds of Thousands of Small Businesses at Risk of Closure, Lawmaker Warns
Thousands of small businesses in Russia could be forced to shut down as a result of government plans to raise
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EU Seeks Ways to Step Up Checks on Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
The European Union is looking to increase the ability of its member states to carry out inspections on Russia’s “shadow
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Slash Russia’s Fuel Exports to Lowest Level Since Early 2022 – Bloomberg
Ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure have reduced the country’s fuel exports to their lowest levels since the
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UK tightens sanctions against Russia’s largest oil firms — RT Business News
The restrictions target foreign firms that help Lukoil and Rosneft transport crude to global markets The UK has extended its
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IMF Cuts Russia’s 2025 Economic Forecast Again
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday once again lowered its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2025, projecting an expansion
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Russia’s central bank to permit banks to engage in crypto operations under strict limits
Key Takeaways The Central Bank of Russia is moving to permit limited crypto activity among banks. Strict capital reserve requirements
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World Bank Cuts Russia’s Growth Outlook, Warns of Long-Term Stagnation
Russia’s economy is heading toward stagnation rather than a “managed slowdown,” the World Bank said in its latest forecast, cutting
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More Taxes for More War: Unpacking Russia’s 2026 Budget
Russia’s Finance Ministry has unveiled a draft federal budget for 2026 that includes new tax hikes aimed at sustaining steady
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Russia’s Planned VAT Hike Expected to Push Inflation Higher, Finance Ministry Says
Russia’s plan to raise its value-added tax, or VAT, to fund soaring defense and security spending is expected to drive
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