Russia appears to be "addicted" to military spending to keep its economy propped up, a think tank said this week.

Vladimir Putin is nervous. Almost three years into his war in Ukraine, the Russian president is increasingly concerned about the state of the economy. The cost of borrowing has surged to painful levels,

Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.