Putin is repeating a Soviet-era mistake that tanked the Russian economy, Polish foreign minister says
Speaking at Davos, Poland's foreign minister said Putin was repeating a Soviet-era mistake, which was ruining Russia's ...
U.K. Could Take New Measures to Meet Fiscal Rules, Treasury Chief Says -- 2nd Update
The U.K. is prepared to announce new measures to ensure it meets its fiscal rules in March, Treasury Chief Rachel Reeves said Thursday. The left-of-center Labour Party set out its new rules in October ...
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World Bank's decade-long $20bn funding programme launched in Pakistan
The World Bank launched its multi-billion funding programme, Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan from FY26 to FY35, on ...
Ukraine war boosted Russian economy for 3 years; but as truce pressure builds, it faces 5 big challenges
The economic woes add to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s case for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine. Trump said on Jan. 21 that Putin was “destroying Russia” and p ...
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Russia’s international reserves up $2 bln over week — Central Bank
"International reserves as of the close of business on January 17, 2025 stood at $609.7 bln, having increased over the week by $2 bln or by 0.3%, predominantly as a result of positive revaluation," th ...