In his meeting with military personnel at the hospital bearing his name, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that according to 2023 results, Russia’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 3.5%, which shows the stability of the domestic economy. A.. Vishnevsky. Quoted TASS.
“This year the economy grew by 3.5% of GDP,” the Russian leader said.
According to official data, the Russian economy shrank by 2.1% last year, but some time ago the government told Putin that GDP had actually fallen by “1.2%, not 2.1%”.
“After the fall we fought and moved forward. <…> “This is important,” says the head of state.
According to the president, the value of GDP is the main indicator of the country’s economic development.
“This is absolutely fundamental, first and foremost,” he added.
Before that Putin stated About the stability of the Russian economy and financial system in the face of Western sanctions.
Putin before perceived Changes in the West’s discourse on Ukraine.