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According to Sputnik, the press conference related to the end of 2024 by Vladimir Putin has already begun.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a speech: “We hear the sound of gunfire in the world. Of course, we start with the economy. We are starting to move against the dollar and moving forward. They wanted to influence our economy.”
The Russian President continued: “Over the past two years, Russia’s economic growth has reached about 8 percent. In comparison, the US economy has grown by 5-6 percent, while the whole of Europe has grown by only 1 percent. The situation in the country is normal and stable. Despite everything, we take into account any external threats. Sanctions affect the increase in prices in Russia, but there are also shortcomings on the part of the authorities. Several experts believe that the Central Bank could have used tools unrelated to raising the key rate of the economy earlier. The Russian government is thinking about the country’s future effectively and quite satisfactorily.”
He also noted that Germany, the leading economy in the eurozone, has not had any economic growth and its economic growth has been zero percent.
Putin continued: “The Russian economy is stable, we are developing. This year, economic growth will be close to 4 percent. International financial and economic institutions have ranked Russia first among European countries in terms of economic growth. The situation in the Russian economy is generally stable and reliable, GDP will grow by 2-2.5 percent in 2025. Russia’s unemployment rate has reached its lowest level, 2.3 percent. Inflation in Russia is a warning sign. Real incomes of Russians have increased. The Russian economy is generally stable and reliable, and GDP growth in 2025 will be between 2-2.5 percent.”
The Moscow official emphasized: “The issue of sovereignty is an important issue for any country. Sovereignty is especially vital for Russia because if it disappears, the state disappears. Russia’s economic growth is largely the result of our country’s sovereignty and independence.” Even though the European economy is sleeping, Russia should not stop.
Asked about today’s turbulent times, the Russian president said: “It’s all about the economy. Russia has overcome this challenge.”