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Putin Warns of Economic Struggles Amid Ukraine Conflict

1/26/2025

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President Vladimir Putin voiced worries over Russia's faltering economy, highlighting soaring inflation and escalating defense costs due to the Ukraine conflict. While the government touts resilience, economists remain skeptical, forecasting sluggish growth and looming financial turmoil. The Central Bank's hefty 21% interest rate aims to curb inflation, yet sanctions and plummeting oil prices cast a shadow over stability.

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President Vladimir Putin voiced worries over Russia's faltering economy, highlighting soaring inflation and escalating defense costs due to the Ukraine conflict. While the government touts resilience, economists remain skeptical, forecasting sluggish growth and looming financial turmoil. The Central Bank's hefty 21% interest rate aims to curb inflation, yet sanctions and plummeting oil prices cast a shadow over stability.