No, Russia isn’t about to run out of money PRO Members Public
Hello! Welcome to your weekly guide to the Russian economy — written by Alexandra Prokopenko and Alexander Kolyandr and brought to you by The Bell. This week we look at whether Russia’s National Wealth Fund is in danger of running dry, and what it would mean if it did. We
Russia’s economy risk freezing over PRO Members Public
Russian economic activity is showing a slowdown not only in manufacturing, but also in the service sector — early signs of an impending hit to growth after 2024’s robust expansion of 4.1%. * The monthly PMI index — a closely watched indicator of business activity — recorded a slowdown in both the
Renowned opposition rapper accused in grooming-and-assault scandal PRO Members Public
Russia’s #MeToo movement resurfaced last week, after journalist Nastya Krasilnikov released an investigation into popular rapper Oxxxymiron, in which he was accused of grooming underage girls and sexually assaulting them once they had turned 16. For more than a decade, the performer has been not only a prominent figure
Russian security forces come up with new ideological grounds for seizing assets PRO Members Public
Russia’s nationalization wave — which accelerated following the invasion of Ukraine — continues apace. Canned food magnate Leonid Smirnov is the latest to have fallen out of favor, but what makes this case different are allegations of military sabotage. * Leonid Smirnov was born in the USSR but emigrated to the USA
THE BELL WEEKLY: Sabotage claims fuel nationalization drive PRO Members Public
Hello! This week our main story is about how claims of military sabotage are fuelling the latest high-profile business nationalization. We also cover a sexual assault scandal involving popular rapper Oxxxymiron, and signs the Russian economy could be slowing down too fast. Russian security forces come up with new ideological
No, Western companies aren’t rushing back to Russia PRO Members Public
Hello! Welcome to your weekly guide to the Russian economy — written by Alexandra Prokopenko, Denis Kasyanchuk and Alexander Kolyandr and brought to you by The Bell. This week we look at why Western companies won’t be going back to Russia despite the detente between Moscow and Washington. We also
Daron Acemoglu talks to The Bell about Putin, Zelensky and Trump PRO Members Public
Daron Acemoglu, one of the most cited economists in the world, received the Nobel Prize for Economics last year alongside his team for their research into how institutions affect well-being. Three years of war in Ukraine has finally ended the idea of institutions in Russia – but neither the government nor
Moscow revels in Oval Office row between Zelensky and Trump PRO Members Public
Russia can’t get enough of last week’s unprecedented row between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in front of the world’s media in the Oval Office. The growing rift between the United States, Ukraine and Europe gives the Kremlin hope that it can strike a deal normalizing relations
THE BELL WEEKLY: Trump-Zelensky clash delights Kremlin PRO Members Public
Hello! Our main story is Russia jumping for joy at the stunning Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. We also bring you highlights of our interview with Nobel Prize winning economist Daron Acemoglu. Moscow revels in Oval Office row between Zelensky and Trump Russia can’t get
Rare earth mineral diplomacy PRO Members Public
Hello! Welcome to your weekly guide to the Russian economy — written by Alexander Kolyandr and Alexandra Prokopenko and brought to you by The Bell. This week our main story is the abandonment of the natural resources deal between the United States and Ukraine. We also look at delays to Russia’
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