Free Republic 4th Qtr 2025 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $40,089
49%  
Woo hoo!! And now only $411 to reach 50%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Keyword: putinruble

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • The Ruble Swoons And Russia's Economy Wobbles Further

    12/11/2024 6:40:24 AM PST · by marcusmaximus · 32 replies
    Radio Free Europe ^ | 12/6/2024 | Mike Eckel
    When you’re a Russian retiree living on a limited income, it’s bad enough trying to contend with skyrocketing prices for staples like eggs, potatoes, or butter. Now add to the list of worries: a swooning ruble hitting lows not seen in years. “I see these prices, my eyes get wide,” said one retired history teacher who lives in St. Petersburg and tries to get by on a 19,100-ruble ($187) monthly pension. “What's going on? Prices are rising for absolutely everything.” “Polite words fail me, of course” the 72-year-old woman told RFE/RL’s Russian Service. She asked for her name not to...