Russia reports major inflation drop in 2025

Consumer price growth has slowed the most in five years, central bank data shows

Russia’s annual inflation slowed to its lowest level in five years in 2025, according to data from the country’s central bank. The figures show a marked easing in consumer price growth across much of the economy.

Year-on-year inflation stood at 5.59% in December, down from 6.64% in November, the Bank of Russia (CBR) reported this week. Over 2025 as a whole...