Ukraine invasion

Russia's first AI-powered robot walked on stage to triumphant music, took a few steps, and then immediately faceplanted

November 15, 2025

Russia’s first domestically produced artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot faceplanted during its first public demonstration this week, underscoring the…

EEconomy

Russia's 'disposable-goods' economy gets busier but poorer, and sanctions could trigger a recession

October 26, 2025

Vladimir Putin’s wartime economy has been resilient in the face of Western sanctions triggered by his invasion of…

EEconomy

Russia's central bank reveals GDP is shrinking, a sign Putin's war economy is in recession

September 14, 2025

The Bank of Russia lowered benchmark rates again on Friday and denied the economy is in a recession,…

Russia’s first AI-powered robot walked on stage to triumphant music, took a few steps, and then immediately faceplanted

Russia’s ‘disposable-goods’ economy gets busier but poorer, and sanctions could trigger a recession

Russia’s central bank reveals GDP is shrinking, a sign Putin’s war economy is in recession