💡 NEW: Russia’s central bank said #crypto mining is contributing to the #ruble’s strength, though its full impact is difficult to quantify.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Russia rejects Christmas truce as US ramps up peace push -- Russian oil prices lowest since full-scale war began -- What we know about Russia’s offensive in Siversk -- [Video/Vlog] What Ukrainians actually think about ceding Donbas to Russia ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/12/wednesday-december-17-2025/

They just forgot the "in 3 days": RUSSIAN ARMY IN PARIS IN 3 DAYS SPECIAL OPERATION How long is 3 days in #russia? 4 +/- years Counts roughly for 1,5 years for each russian days Becareful numbers might be #Russian numbers, like the #ruble: they can inflate or deflate to death #ukraine #russia

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5jbj2wzit57tfjmmwocupfs7/post/3lxbwb5apas2m
#Ruble has lost -7% of its value in the past 48 hours.
Russia’s economy is booming on paper:
📈 +4% GDP growth
💱 Strongest global currency
👷 2.2% unemployment
But the truth?
This isn’t resilience. It’s rot.
🔗 Read the full report: https://www.ryanjhite.com/2025/08/03/the-russian-economy-growth-on-paper-decay-in-reality/
#Russia #Economy #Geopolitics #Sanctions #Ruble #UkraineWar
Russia’s Wartime Economy: Booming or Breaking?

Russia boasts strong GDP growth and a rising ruble—but war, debt, and energy collapse tell another story. Explore the hidden decay behind the numbers.

Ryan J. Hite

«Crude's Drop, Strong #Ruble Cut #Russian #Oil #Revenue to 2-Year Low»

https://ground.news/article/crudes-drop-strong-ruble-cut-russian-oil-revenue-to-2-year-low?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share

«#Russia Sells Off More #Foreign #Currency from #Wealth #Fund to #Bridge #Budget Gap
«Russia is increasing #foreign-currency sales from the National Wealth Fund to address a growing #budget deficit after oil and #gas revenues plunged to their lowest level since January #2023.»

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/07/04/russia-sells-off-more-foreign-currency-from-wealth-fund-to-bridge-budget-gap-a89689

Russia’s Oil and Gas Revenues Dip to January 2023 Low

Russia saw its revenues from oil and gas for the budget crash by 33.7% in June from a year earlier—to the lowest level since January 2023, amid weaker commodity prices and a stronger Russian ruble. For June, total budget revenues from oil and gas dipped to $6.3 billion (494.8 billion Russian rubles), according to data from Russia’s finance ministry published on Thursday. Revenues for the first half of the year also fell compared to the same peri…

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In concert with all the economic doom and gloom I am hearing about russia, the kopeck has been steadily gaining against the USD since (checks notes) January.

#russia #forex #economy #ruble

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US Dollar / russian ruble exchange rate.

January 20th 2025:
101.0 rubles / US dollar

June 20th 2025:
78.3 rubles / US dollar

Russian ruble increased 29% in value in five months. Currently, it's the best performing currency of the year 2025.

#russia #usa #trump #ruble #putin

@ScottLucas or could it be that the #US Government has done so much to devalue the #USDollar (and all other major currencies) that the #Russian Central Bank no longer has to defend the #Ruble as aggressively.

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US Dollar / russian ruble exchange rate.

January 20th 2025:
101.0 rubles / US dollar

May 20th 2025:
81.0 rubles / US dollar

Russian ruble increased 25% in value in four months. Currently, it's the best performing currency of the year 2025.

#russia #usa #trump #ruble #putin