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Russian War Economy Faces Slowdown Despite Resilience
Since 2022, the Russian economy has surprised many with its resilience under Western sanctions. Growth was fueled by war…
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Are the Sanctions on Russia Finally Working?
Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine is now in its fourth year. In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has held several high-…
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EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia to Cut War Funding
The European Union has adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia, marking one of the toughest measures since the…
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Russia Budget Deficit Nears Full-Year Target in Just Six Months
Russia’s budget deficit has surged to alarming levels, hitting 97% of its full-year target by mid-2025. Falling oil and…
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Russian Oil Revenues Dip to $12.6 Billion as Sanctions Bite
In May 2025, Russian oil export revenues fell by $0.4 billion to $12.6 billion due to lower prices and export volumes. S…
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Russia Sanctions: Effectiveness and Enforcement Gaps
Russia sanctions have curbed some revenues, yet loopholes remain. A SITE seminar on June 18, 2025, reviewed what works a…
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The Case for Seizing Russian State Assets
This brief examines the legal and economic arguments in the ongoing debate over whether to confiscate Russian state asse…
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Russia’s Counter Sanctions: Forward to the Past!
Since February 2022, Russia has introduced a series of counter sanctions in response to the international sanctions intr…
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Russia’s Car Fleet Dynamics – and Why They Matter
Russia’s car imports have evolved dramatically since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The invasion a…
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