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How Russia's economy changed in 2025
This week we bring you a state of the nation rundown, a look at the condition of Russia’s economy as it enters 2026.
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Revolut founder Storonsky Raises His Stake to 29%. The Holding Is Worth Nearly $25bn
Nikolay Storonsky’s stake in Revolut — Europe’s most valuable startup — has grown from 25% to around 29% since last year, Storonsky told journalist…
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Central bank prepares end-of-year cut
Next week Russia's Central Bank will take its final interest rate decision of the year, likely cutting borrowing costs by at least 50 basis points, to…
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The most hated woman in Russia
Our focus this week is on a legal scandal that has gripped the headlines for weeks — and what it tells us about celebrity culture in Russia today.
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Final battle for Russia's frozen billions
This week we look at the battle over whether the EU will channel Russia’s frozen assets to Ukraine — and how Moscow is already responding.
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Russia’s economy hit the brakes — is a full stop coming? The Bell Webinar — December 10, 2025
What a difference a year makes.
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What might Putin bring back from India?
Vladimir Putin went to India for his first visit since 2021. India is one of Russia’s key political and economic partners, but pressure from Western…
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The Bell is the leading independent media covering the Russian economy. Founded in 2017 by a team of experienced editors, The Bell's experts write two newsletters each week with analysis of the most important economic news out of Russia.
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