Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?

NEWS SUMMARY

Russia's economy faces increasing strain from the ongoing Ukraine war, evidenced by slowing growth and a widening budget deficit, despite benefiting from higher oil revenues due to Middle East conflict. However, Moscow retains substantial reserves, though US Senate-backed tariffs on Russian energy buyers aim to curtail this revenue stream.

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A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.

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CONFLICT OVERVIEW

Iran

Latest verified updates on Iran’s regional confrontation, U.S.–Israeli strikes, missile retaliation, proxy networks, sanctions, and Strait of Hormuz risks.

SOURCE PERSPECTIVES

How outlets across the bias spectrum are covering this conflict.

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Iran War Has the U.S. Military on the Brink of a “Breakdown”

The Intercept

Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch

The Guardian Middle East

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Saudi Arabia faces tough choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

DW News

Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says

BBC Middle East