Russia, 2024 and Putin

Russian economy grew by 4.1% in 2024, slightly exceeding forecasts, PM tells Putin
Russia's economy grew by 4.1% in 2024, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin on Friday, slightly better than an official forecast of 3.9%. The country's gross domestic product reached a record-high of 200 trillion roubles ($2.
Russia's economy grew 4.1% in 2024, joint fastest since 2021
Russia's economy expanded by 4.1% in 2024, the country's prime minister said today, as surging military spending on the Ukraine offensive powered growth.
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.
High inflation is key challenge for Russia's economy, prime minister tells Putin
High inflation is the key challenge for the Russian economy in 2025, while the economic growth rate is expected to fall from 4.1% recorded last year, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Putin hails Russia's strong 2024 economic growth
Russia reported strong economic growth for 2024 on Friday as record spending on the military offensive against Ukraine outweighed the impact of Western sanctions.
Russian economy records 4.1% growth in 2024, surpassing forecast
The Russian economy recorded a growth of 4.1% in 2024, slightly surpassing the official forecast of 3.9%, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The Prime Minister shared these figures during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin,
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You could really increase the sanctions — especially the latest sanctions [targeting oil production and exports,]” retired ...
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Russia economy in meltdown as satellite images reveal huge problem
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The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says
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Russian Economy Facing a Tidal Wave of Bankruptcies
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