The Economist

Russia has entered a new phase of total war

L IFE IS NEWLY, intensely, disrupted in Kyiv. Wailing sirens and screeching apps that warn of incoming strikes are common ...

Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

For the Kremlin, the election of 450 deputies to the lower house of parliament, the Duma, is important. This is the first ...

Russia’s wartime parliamentary election is set to secure the Kremlin’s power

The outcome of Russia’s parliamentary election is all but assured, with the main Kremlin party poised to retain its ...

Russia’s Election Result Won’t Be a Shock. What Comes Next Could Be.

Russians are braced for what may follow for the military and economy after a parliamentary election that the Kremlin sees as ...
The Economist

World in Brief: Bank of England holds rates; Russia pounds Ukraine

The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75%, despite annual inflation accelerating to 3.1% in August—well above the bank ...

Russia readies new 500-mile missile as weapon expert warns of 'terminal end game surprises'

Russia plans to test a new 800-km ballistic missile by year's end, with an analyst warning its advanced maneuverability could ...

Ukraine strikes 2 S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, General Staff claims

Ukrainian forces struck two Russian S-400 launchers in the Vygonychi district of Russia's Bryansk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff claimed on Sept. 17. The strikes took place overnight on Sept. 16-17, ...

'Energy security a priority': India on US' Russia sanctions bill, says issue discussed at high levels

The legislation, aimed at increasing economic pressure on Moscow, was passed by the House in a 262-159 vote on Wednesday.