Analysts worry that the Russian economy's overall shakiness might lead Russia to take aggressive action in a desperate attempt to end the war as soon as possible.

Overall, the White House said First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts have facilitated the reunification of 34 children and families since she sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin about children separated by the war.

The alliance that has kept Russia at bay for nearly 75 years is starting to crack, and the U.S. may be hastening its dissolution

Andrey Klepach, one of Russia’s top economists, has been replaced as the chief economist of the country’s national development bank.

Russia faces mounting casualties and economic strain from its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, some observers warn of another possible Russian mobilization.

The chief economist at one of Russia’s largest state-run financial institutions has been fired after reportedly warning the country would lose a “war of attrition” against Ukraine and the conflict’s economic toll would trigger a major crisis.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss a peace plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine.

The outcome of next month's legislative elections in Russia are already predetermined. Even so, it's shaping up to be a referendum on Putin - and the Ukraine war.