Stories Tagged as
Russia
How the U.S. benefits from providing military aid to other countries
by
Janet Nguyen
Nov 22, 2024
Loans used to make up a third of military aid, but dropped to just 1% in 2001. Now the U.S. mostly provides grants.
Despite EU crypto sanctions, Russians are still using digital currencies
by
Levi Bridges
Sep 25, 2023
Crypto sanctions have caused headaches for many anti-war Russians who fled abroad, but crypto use within Russia is still common.
To stay atop the oil market, OPEC became OPEC+. But keeping the cartel in sync isn't easy.
by
Lily Jamali
Jun 28, 2023
The Saudis invited the Russians to the table and rolled out the red carpet. But the Russians haven't always done what the Saudis want.
How effective have sanctions on Russia been?
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Feb 23, 2023
A forthcoming paper on Russia's economic sanctions finds they could go further by targeting oligarchs' wealth managers.
Navigating 2023's global risks, from Russia to AI
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jan 5, 2023
Eurasia Group Founder Ian Bremmer talks through the consultancy's annual report of risks the world will face in the coming year.
Germany warned about the danger of becoming economically dependent on China
Dec 1, 2022
After its over-reliance on the Kremlin for its energy, is Germany making the same mistake with Beijing?
Germany under fire from neighbors for its dependence on Russian energy
Aug 3, 2022
Fear that Russia may terminate all natural gas flows to Europe's largest economy is causing friction among EU countries.
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The EU wants Europeans to cut natural gas use 15% in case Russia limits supply
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 20, 2022
Several EU nations, including Germany, depend on Russian gas. The Nord Stream pipeline reopens Thursday, but supply is uncertain.
How to rank the world’s economic superpowers, according to Ray Dalio
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jun 3, 2022
Also, why Dalio says we’re entering a period of stagflation.
Why OPEC might decide to take a break from its alliance with Russia
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 1, 2022
Russia is the world's third-largest oil producer — such a decision won't be made lightly.