Russia legalizes Bitcoin for foreign trade, with Finance Minister Anton Siluanov confirming its role in bypassing sanctions and developing decentralized financial systems for global transactions.
Russia remains a major energy player despite global challenges, with over 90% of its energy exports going to friendly countries, Putin declared at the Russian Energy Week forum.
Russia’s Central Bank raised its key interest rate to 19%, citing persistent inflation driven by increased defense spending amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
