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. While accessible reserves remain substantial, Ukrainian strikes are reaching deeper into the economy, and US Senate-backed tariffs aim to curb Russian energy revenue.

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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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Abbas fought the Taliban alongside US and Australian troops. Now exiled in Iran, he feels abandoned

The Guardian Asia

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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier

Middle East Eye

Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report

Middle East Eye

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Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to control