Russia sharply increased its international reserves by early February 2026, driven mainly by positive asset revaluation, according to the Central Bank.
Russia’s increase of value-added tax to 22 percent at the start of 2026 has accelerated consumer price growth and intensified inflation concerns, according to the Central Bank and government officials
A high-profile attack on the Kapustin Yar test range turned into a surprise as satellite analysis showed that none of the Flamingo missiles reached their intended target.