350km from Moscow a giant mural of soldiers killed in Ukraine looms over a town, like the war itself hangs over Russia. In Lipetsk region I witness the consequences for Russia of four years of war on Ukraine. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects
Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.
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February 23, 2026 at 8:35 AM
What about #SteveRosenberg playing a piano medley of all 37 #Eurovision songs? Listen to this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1-R...
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Eurovision 2025 piano medley
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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April 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
What about #SteveRosenberg playing a piano medley of all 37 #Eurovision songs? Listen to this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1-R...
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@steverosenberg @BBC 🇬🇧
Galloping inflation. Russian food prices rise markedly in 2026" writes Russian paper
youtu.be/Bkan0W0la2c?...
#russia
#russiaiscollapsing
#taxburden
Galloping inflation. Russian food prices rise markedly in 2026" writes Russian paper
youtu.be/Bkan0W0la2c?...
#russia
#russiaiscollapsing
#taxburden
"Galloping inflation. Russian food prices rise markedly in 2026" writes Russian paper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 9:38 AM
@steverosenberg @BBC 🇬🇧
Galloping inflation. Russian food prices rise markedly in 2026" writes Russian paper
youtu.be/Bkan0W0la2c?...
#russia
#russiaiscollapsing
#taxburden
Galloping inflation. Russian food prices rise markedly in 2026" writes Russian paper
youtu.be/Bkan0W0la2c?...
#russia
#russiaiscollapsing
#taxburden
Russian paper: “The election’s over. It’s time for unpopular measures.”
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5CTz4ALjZg
Today one Russian newspaper writes: “The parliamentary elections are over. The time has come for unpopular measures.”
Another reports on […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5CTz4ALjZg
Today one Russian newspaper writes: “The parliamentary elections are over. The time has come for unpopular measures.”
Another reports on […]
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September 28, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Russian paper: “The election’s over. It’s time for unpopular measures.”
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5CTz4ALjZg
Today one Russian newspaper writes: “The parliamentary elections are over. The time has come for unpopular measures.”
Another reports on […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5CTz4ALjZg
Today one Russian newspaper writes: “The parliamentary elections are over. The time has come for unpopular measures.”
Another reports on […]
"Russia's economy may slide into stagnation" Russian newspapers warn
by #SteveRosenberg #Readingrussia
03:55
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zCe...
Today’s Russian papers are sounding downbeat about the economy
by #SteveRosenberg #Readingrussia
03:55
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zCe...
Today’s Russian papers are sounding downbeat about the economy
"Russia's economy may slide into stagnation" Russian newspapers warn.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 23, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"Russia's economy may slide into stagnation" Russian newspapers warn
by #SteveRosenberg #Readingrussia
03:55
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zCe...
Today’s Russian papers are sounding downbeat about the economy
by #SteveRosenberg #Readingrussia
03:55
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zCe...
Today’s Russian papers are sounding downbeat about the economy
#WeHaveBeenWarned 👇 #Poseidon ➡️ #Britain
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😜 cocky little island 😜
Great little (😉) vid from the always excellent #SteveRosenberg
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😜 cocky little island 😜
Great little (😉) vid from the always excellent #SteveRosenberg
Today one Russian paper warns that “one Poseidon drone would be enough to send that cocky little island [Britain] to the bottom of the sea.” Other papers: “[China’s] imports of Russian oil down 21%”, plus “increased risk of bankruptcy” for Russian companies. #ReadingRussia
"China's imports of Russian oil down 21% - Russian paper
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#WeHaveBeenWarned 👇 #Poseidon ➡️ #Britain
⬇️
😜 cocky little island 😜
Great little (😉) vid from the always excellent #SteveRosenberg
⬇️
😜 cocky little island 😜
Great little (😉) vid from the always excellent #SteveRosenberg
Superheroes, "special operations" and “shaping the mindset of Russian children.”
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
15:12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxzLJdCIj-g
“What should I do if I need my motherland, but she doesn’t need me?”
Superheroes, special operations and “shaping the mindset of […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
15:12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxzLJdCIj-g
“What should I do if I need my motherland, but she doesn’t need me?”
Superheroes, special operations and “shaping the mindset of […]
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mstdn.social
September 27, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Superheroes, "special operations" and “shaping the mindset of Russian children.”
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
15:12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxzLJdCIj-g
“What should I do if I need my motherland, but she doesn’t need me?”
Superheroes, special operations and “shaping the mindset of […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
15:12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxzLJdCIj-g
“What should I do if I need my motherland, but she doesn’t need me?”
Superheroes, special operations and “shaping the mindset of […]
Russia: "What clues to what comes next?"
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Us7a9m6-e0
"In the closed world of Russian politics, what clues can we find to what comes next?" Our BBC News report from Moscow on Vladimir Putin's appearance at a foreign policy […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Us7a9m6-e0
"In the closed world of Russian politics, what clues can we find to what comes next?" Our BBC News report from Moscow on Vladimir Putin's appearance at a foreign policy […]
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mstdn.social
October 2, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Russia: "What clues to what comes next?"
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Us7a9m6-e0
"In the closed world of Russian politics, what clues can we find to what comes next?" Our BBC News report from Moscow on Vladimir Putin's appearance at a foreign policy […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Us7a9m6-e0
"In the closed world of Russian politics, what clues can we find to what comes next?" Our BBC News report from Moscow on Vladimir Putin's appearance at a foreign policy […]
Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (13 February 2025)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
February 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
News from #moscow with #steverosenberg
- ahead of #russia is war
- #Bukhanka broduction up 13%
- contractor bankruptcies up 30%
- unprofitable enterprises up 12%
- no #g20 for #putin
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jwx8nC6RZo
- ahead of #russia is war
- #Bukhanka broduction up 13%
- contractor bankruptcies up 30%
- unprofitable enterprises up 12%
- no #g20 for #putin
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jwx8nC6RZo
September 25, 2026 at 9:22 AM
News from #moscow with #steverosenberg
- ahead of #russia is war
- #Bukhanka broduction up 13%
- contractor bankruptcies up 30%
- unprofitable enterprises up 12%
- no #g20 for #putin
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jwx8nC6RZo
- ahead of #russia is war
- #Bukhanka broduction up 13%
- contractor bankruptcies up 30%
- unprofitable enterprises up 12%
- no #g20 for #putin
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jwx8nC6RZo
Amazed at the job Steve Rosenberg does in Russia and Belarus for the #BBC. Telling truth to power in a risky place. That takes guts. Bravo!
#steverosenberg
#steverosenberg
January 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Amazed at the job Steve Rosenberg does in Russia and Belarus for the #BBC. Telling truth to power in a risky place. That takes guts. Bravo!
#steverosenberg
#steverosenberg
Reading Russia is back: a review of today's Russian papers
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
July 22, 2026 at 9:18 AM
“For Russians, fuel crisis, drone strikes, flight delays now important factor in holiday planning”
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
05:38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKvhHM6udHM
With Ukrainian drone attacks continuing to force temporary shutdowns of Russian airports, one Russian paper […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
05:38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKvhHM6udHM
With Ukrainian drone attacks continuing to force temporary shutdowns of Russian airports, one Russian paper […]
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mstdn.social
June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
“For Russians, fuel crisis, drone strikes, flight delays now important factor in holiday planning”
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
05:38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKvhHM6udHM
With Ukrainian drone attacks continuing to force temporary shutdowns of Russian airports, one Russian paper […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
05:38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKvhHM6udHM
With Ukrainian drone attacks continuing to force temporary shutdowns of Russian airports, one Russian paper […]
Syria has fallen! All it took was Ukraine to seriously weaken the Muscovites. This is the effect! Just got to kick them out of Libya next! #syria #syrianwar #geopolitics #steverosenberg
11am in Moscow: now Syria is top story on Russian state TV. “We start the bulletin with the situation in Syria. The country’s government is in talks with armed groups that entered Homs & Damascus…the situation is developing fast…”
December 8, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Syria has fallen! All it took was Ukraine to seriously weaken the Muscovites. This is the effect! Just got to kick them out of Libya next! #syria #syrianwar #geopolitics #steverosenberg
Russian paper suggests the US midterm elections could "hurt Russia"
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtJws3nZHtM
Today one Russian paper suggests the US midterms “could undermine Donald Trump’s power & hurt Russia.”
Other papers focus on Russia’s […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtJws3nZHtM
Today one Russian paper suggests the US midterms “could undermine Donald Trump’s power & hurt Russia.”
Other papers focus on Russia’s […]
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mstdn.social
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Russian paper suggests the US midterm elections could "hurt Russia"
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtJws3nZHtM
Today one Russian paper suggests the US midterms “could undermine Donald Trump’s power & hurt Russia.”
Other papers focus on Russia’s […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtJws3nZHtM
Today one Russian paper suggests the US midterms “could undermine Donald Trump’s power & hurt Russia.”
Other papers focus on Russia’s […]
Russia: reports of a "split" on whether or not to end Russia's war on Ukraine
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z46zT1tGhs4
Today’s Russian papers publish Moscow’s threat to launch a new wave of “systematic strikes” on Kyiv. But one paper reports on a […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z46zT1tGhs4
Today’s Russian papers publish Moscow’s threat to launch a new wave of “systematic strikes” on Kyiv. But one paper reports on a […]
Original post on mstdn.social
mstdn.social
May 26, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Russia: reports of a "split" on whether or not to end Russia's war on Ukraine
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z46zT1tGhs4
Today’s Russian papers publish Moscow’s threat to launch a new wave of “systematic strikes” on Kyiv. But one paper reports on a […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
04:26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z46zT1tGhs4
Today’s Russian papers publish Moscow’s threat to launch a new wave of “systematic strikes” on Kyiv. But one paper reports on a […]
@SteveRosenberg@BBCRadio4@social.bbc
Today’s Russian newspapers on the old world order unraveling: “Will Greenland become Nato’s cemetery? The transatlantic partnership has begun to crack & crumble.” Another paper: “The architecture of the world order is collapsing before our very eyes.” […]
Today’s Russian newspapers on the old world order unraveling: “Will Greenland become Nato’s cemetery? The transatlantic partnership has begun to crack & crumble.” Another paper: “The architecture of the world order is collapsing before our very eyes.” […]
January 26, 2026 at 7:53 AM
@SteveRosenberg@BBCRadio4@social.bbc
Today’s Russian newspapers on the old world order unraveling: “Will Greenland become Nato’s cemetery? The transatlantic partnership has begun to crack & crumble.” Another paper: “The architecture of the world order is collapsing before our very eyes.” […]
Today’s Russian newspapers on the old world order unraveling: “Will Greenland become Nato’s cemetery? The transatlantic partnership has begun to crack & crumble.” Another paper: “The architecture of the world order is collapsing before our very eyes.” […]
“The destruction of the world order can no longer be stopped,” warns Russian paper
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOkIzPJJawg
Today’s Russian papers report on Russia’s economic problems: “Stagnation in industry” & “Investment downturn significantly […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOkIzPJJawg
Today’s Russian papers report on Russia’s economic problems: “Stagnation in industry” & “Investment downturn significantly […]
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mstdn.social
August 31, 2026 at 10:42 AM
“The destruction of the world order can no longer be stopped,” warns Russian paper
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOkIzPJJawg
Today’s Russian papers report on Russia’s economic problems: “Stagnation in industry” & “Investment downturn significantly […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOkIzPJJawg
Today’s Russian papers report on Russia’s economic problems: “Stagnation in industry” & “Investment downturn significantly […]
"Galloping inflation. Russian food prices rise markedly in 2026" writes Russian paper.
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:57
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkan0W0la2c
Back in #Moscow…and back with the Russian newspapers which report on “Galloping Inflation. Food prices rise markedly [in […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:57
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkan0W0la2c
Back in #Moscow…and back with the Russian newspapers which report on “Galloping Inflation. Food prices rise markedly [in […]
Original post on mstdn.social
mstdn.social
January 16, 2026 at 11:34 AM
"Galloping inflation. Russian food prices rise markedly in 2026" writes Russian paper.
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:57
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkan0W0la2c
Back in #Moscow…and back with the Russian newspapers which report on “Galloping Inflation. Food prices rise markedly [in […]
by #steverosenberg #ReadingRussia
03:57
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkan0W0la2c
Back in #Moscow…and back with the Russian newspapers which report on “Galloping Inflation. Food prices rise markedly [in […]