Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) – Page 26

Russia’s Interest Rate Hike Highlights Economic Struggle Amid Ukraine War

With the third-largest interest rate increase in a decade to shore up the ruble, Moscow’s policymakers are pursuing the conflicting goals of paying for the war against Ukraine and taming inflation.

By Anatoly Kurmanaev

Banking and Financial Institutions Central Bank of Russia Currency Economic Conditions and Trends Inflation (Economics) Putin, Vladimir V Russia Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

Russia Tries to Bolster Ruble as Inflation Adds to Economic Woes

The central bank in Moscow took steps to counter the currency’s slide, but the war and resulting sanctions have put intense pressure on the economy.

By Paul Sonne

Computers and the Internet Defense and Military Forces Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Freedom of Speech and Expression Immigration and Emigration International Relations Kristersson, Ulf North Atlantic Treaty Organization Paludan, Rasmus Politics and Government Rumors and Misinformation Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Social Media Sweden

Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War

The country has empowered a government agency to openly combat online disinformation coming from foreign adversaries, and especially the Kremlin.

By Steven Lee Myers

Banking and Financial Institutions Central Bank of Russia Currency Economic Conditions and Trends Inflation (Economics) Politics and Government Ruble (Currency) Russia Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

The ruble’s fall is raising concerns inside Russia about rising inflation.

The Russian currency has lost about a quarter of its value against the dollar this year, a reflection of the country’s roiling economy.

By Paul Sonne

mosaec