The country’s central bank said inflation, at 12 percent, risked rising because of a growing budget deficit.
Author: IVAN NECHEPURENKO
Putin Holds Highly Choreographed Meeting With Mothers of Russian Soldiers
The televised event came amid intensifying public criticism over the conditions recent Russian conscripts have been forced to bear.
Griner Enters a Penal Colony, Russia Signals Openness to Prisoner Swap
Russia reiterated its openness to a prisoner exchange with the United States involving the notorious convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. The State Department says Russia refuses to negotiate in good faith.
Brittney Griner Transferred to Penal Colony Outside Moscow, Lawyers Say
The W.N.B.A. star, who has been detained in Russia since February, is facing nine years in a Russian prison on a drug charge.
Putin Will Not Attend the G20 Summit
The Russian delegation will be headed by Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov, the RIA Novosti state news agency reported.
Some Russian War Bloggers Denounce Kherson Withdrawal Order
“This betrayal is now carved up on my heart for centuries,” one military blogger wrote online. Another blogger lauded the move as a way to preserve the army.
Russia’s Defense Minister Says Draft Is Complete, and No More Are Planned
Announced by Mr. Putin in September, the draft sent shock waves across Russia.
Brittney Griner Doesn’t Expect ‘Miracles to Happen’ With Her Appeal
If the appeals court near Moscow won’t overrule Ms. Griner’s verdict, it will come into force and she will be sent to a penal colony.
Mayor Says Moscow Has Reached Its Draft Quota
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia announced what he called a partial mobilization of troops on Sep. 21. Defense officials had said Russia would aim to draft about 300,000 civilians.
Putin Defends Military Draft in Russia From Pro-War Criticism
The Russian president said the draft should be completed within two weeks.