Europe
Putin denies economic stagnation after four years of war
During its annual forum in St. Petersburg, the Russian president was keen to show that Moscow was back as a major economic and geopolitical player
June 09, 2026
During its annual forum in St. Petersburg, the Russian president was keen to show that Moscow was back as a major economic and geopolitical player
Washington has a choice between managing what is a shift away from US backed currency, or accelerating it.
Mixed indicators signal wartime growth has plateaued
Not just a strategic agreement, they want to send a message that together, the two can end-run pariah status in the West
Moscow doubles down on defense spending at the risk of exacerbating fiscal problems at home
