Live Updates: The ruble fell to 77 to one US dollar today, the lowest in a year, tied to the fall in the price of Brent crude below $31 for the first time since 2004. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s […]
Following the lowering of the key rate to 11% by Russia’s Central Bank, and with Brent crude continuing to fall, the value of the ruble fell to 63 to the dollar and had only slightly rallied at midday. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including […]
Capital outflow from Russia is predicted to reach $100 billion this year, less than last year. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous issue is here. Special features: – ‘I Was on Active Duty’: Interview with […]
