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THE BELL WEEKLY: Trump-Zelensky clash delights Kremlin Paid Members Public
Hello! Our main story is Russia jumping for joy at the stunning Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. We also bring you highlights of our interview with Nobel Prize winning economist Daron Acemoglu. Moscow revels in Oval Office row between Zelensky and Trump Russia can’t get
THE BELL WEEKLY: How three years of war have affected Russia's mood Paid Members Public
Hello! This week we look how Russians’ financial situations have been hit by the invasion. We also dig into why the war means Russia is losing the AI race and look at Russia’s misplaced optimism over the possible return of foreign brands. How Russians assess their life after three
THE BELL WEEKLY: Moscow cheers Putin-Trump call Paid Members Public
Hello! This week our top story is Moscow celebrating Vladimir Putin’s return to the top table of international politics after his call with Donald Trump. We also cover the EU clarifying its rules for how oligarchs can get sanctions removed. Moscow celebrates after Putin’s conversation with Trump With
THE BELL WEEKLY: Corporate cuts at Russia’s blue-chips Paid Members Public
Hello! This week we look at a wave of corporate job cuts facing white-collar workers as Russia’s economy begins to slow and high interest rates bite. We also cover another in-fighting scandal among Russia’s opposition and Moscow city’s plans to demolish two iconic Soviet buildings. Russia’s
THE BELL WEEKLY: Trump's aid cut-off threatens Russian independent media Paid Members Public
Hello! This week our main story is how Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid will hit Russian independent media and NGOs. We also look at the latest warnings—from a well-connected Russian think tank—over the state of the economy. US aid suspension hits Russian independent media and NGOs
THE BELL WEEKLY: The Kremlin view on Putin-Trump talks Paid Members Public
Hello! This week we cover the rising hopes, fears and expectations for talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. We also look into a fake news scandal that has shaken Russia’s independent media scene. Putin-Trump talks: What to expect Following Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. President, the
THE BELL WEEKLY: Moscow welcomes Trump Paid Members Public
Hello! This week our top story is how Russia and Putin are meeting the return of Donald Trump to the White House. We also cover how sanctions are pushing Russia’s coal industry to collapse and Azerbaijan puts an Armenian billionaire separatist leader — who made his fortune in 1990s Moscow
THE BELL WEEKLY: The Hidden Costs of War for Russians Paid Members Public
The main economic story of last year in Russia was the authorities' failure to curb rampant inflation. Even taking interest rates to their highest level for more than two decades could not slow the pace of price rises — everything from food and services to vehicles and housing became more
