Russia
The latest news, updates and opinions on Russia from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Will the sanctions aimed at Putin have any effect?
Briefings Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed the West’s strategic calculus and tougher than expected sanctions have followed. Will they be enough to change the course of events?
By Simon Wilson Published
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The case for cryptocurrencies in times of war
Briefings Both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war are turning to cryptocurrencies. Saloni Sardana looks at the case for digital cash in times of war.
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Commodity prices spike on supply fears
News The price of commodities including oil, gas, metal and wheat are soaring because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Oil passes $110 a barrel as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues – here’s what it means for you
Briefings With Russia's invasion of Ukraine intensifying, the price of oil, gas and petrol has soared even further. Saloni Sardana looks at what the future may hold for energy prices.
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What exclusion from the SWIFT banking system means for Russia
Briefings As part of Western sanctions, many of Russia's banks have been banned from the SWIFT system. Saloni Sardana explains what that is, and how the ban will affect Russia
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Russia is now a financial pariah. What does that mean for markets?
Analysis With Russia being frozen out of the global financial system, John Stepek looks at what it means for markets, the global economy, and your portfolio.
By John Stepek Published
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Russian invasion of Ukraine risks driving energy prices higher
News Major stockmarkets are surprisingly calm about Russian's invasion of Ukraine. But it's a different story in energy and commodity markets.
By Alex Rankine Published
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How the Ukraine crisis could drive food prices higher
Briefings Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven energy prices up. But with both nations major exporters of agricultural commodities, it could send food prices soaring, too.
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Russia and Ukraine: what does Putin want?
Briefings Russia's president Vladimir Putin has many reasons for his military build-up on the border with Ukraine, but the costs of an invasion would be extremely high.
By Simon Wilson Published
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