Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian authorities allocated about 1.077 trillion rubles to the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics, as well as to the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions. This disclosure follows remarks issued by TASS, which highlighted the context of the announcement and traced the implications for regional development and governance. The figure underscores a broad spending effort aimed at stabilizing and supporting these territories amid ongoing regional challenges and reconstruction needs, according to the president’s account.
The president also drew attention to the momentum across Russia’s entire economy, noting steady GDP growth and the resilience of the financial and banking sectors. He emphasized that the health of the country’s macroeconomic framework played a crucial role in enabling sustained fiscal transfers and investments into the new regions, and he described the synchronized activity of industry, services, and regional networks as essential to this effort.
“This allowed us to transfer more than 1 trillion rubles to the new regions,” Putin said, elaborating that the level of funding reflects deliberate, policy-led action designed to accelerate integration and development in strategically significant areas. He called the amount a substantial commitment and a clear signal of the government’s priorities in ensuring security, infrastructure, and social services across the territories concerned.
Putin also expressed gratitude toward citizens for their criticism and engagement, acknowledging that the country still faces numerous problems that require decisive attention and ongoing work. During a direct line event, he framed this as a normal part of governance and public discourse, noting that feedback is essential for continuous improvement even as elections approach.
Earlier, Putin met with regional entrepreneurs from the Far East and discussed fiscal discipline, reiterating that there is no reason to expect an abrupt budget cut in the course of modernizing housing and communal services. He framed this modernization as a priority area that supports living standards and urban resilience, while also stressing prudent financial management and long-term planning as foundations for those investments.
In another remark, the president pointed to a sentiment among some Russians who remain drawn to opportunities or safety perceived in returning to Russia, particularly in light of conditions abroad such as public amenities. He framed these views as part of a broader discussion about domestic policy, citizen sentiment, and the role of government in shaping living conditions and public services, while inviting ongoing dialogue about how best to respond to evolving needs and expectations across the country. [citation: Kremlin press service / TASS]