Behind the Iron Curtain

Everything has its price

September 21, 2026

Sep 21 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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Not at any cost: Russians question the price of war

September 7, 2026

Sep 7 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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August 2026

Cash overflow: Russia’s budget deficit is rising but remains under control

August 24, 2026

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July 2026

The war comes home

July 14, 2026

Jul 14 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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June 2026

The nuclear long game: Rosatom as a tool of Russian influence

June 23, 2026

Jun 23 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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The illusion of normalisation

Economic Monitor. June 16, 2026

Jun 19 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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Muted dissatisfaction: Russians are increasingly critical of the government’s economic policy

June 15, 2026

Jun 15 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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A pipeline too far: The limits of Russia’s gas pivot to China

June 4, 2026

Jun 4 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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May 2026

The Kremlin’s fiscal ledger is bleeding red ink

The Ministry of Finance’s assessment of federal budget execution over the first four months paints an even bleaker picture than it did a month ago: the…

May 8 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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Are Russian Oil Revenues Secured?

May 7, 2026

May 7 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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April 2026

Hidden reserves, deferred budget reductions, and another key rate cut

April 15, 2026

Apr 15 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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March 2026

Return to the great game: How Moscow capitalizes on the crisis around Iran

March 18, 2026

Mar 18 • Sergey Aleksashenko

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