Putin addressed the heads of international news agencies. What is known

On June 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with the heads of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), said that Russia deliberately went to cool down the economy. In addition, Russia's special operation in Ukraine and Russia's relations with China, India and the European Union (EU) were mentioned. All the details are in the Izvestia article.

The state of the Russian economy

According to Putin, the economy is gradually returning to its target indicators. By the end of April, annual inflation was 5.4%, and industrial production and real incomes of the population continue to grow against the background of the measures taken. In addition, the Russian economy has surpassed all European countries in terms of purchasing power parity and has become the fourth largest in the world.

In addition, the Russian leader said that Russia deliberately went to cool down the economy. He added that the authorities are fighting "for the health of the Russian economy as a whole" and do not want inflation and hyperinflation to range from 30 to 70%, "as in some countries."

Russia's special operation in Ukraine

During the meeting, Putin said that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were advancing along the entire front line as part of a special military operation in Ukraine. He noted that Russian military personnel have already liberated more than 85% of the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and control 80% of the Zaporizhia region.

In addition, the Russian leader noted that the main problem of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is a catastrophic shortage of personnel. The President pointed out that despite this, the Kiev regime is not ready for peaceful agreements to resolve the conflict.

Russia's relations with the European Union, China and India

Putin said that Moscow and Beijing could announce new agreements in the energy sector in the near future, and Russia would reach $100 billion in trade with India in the coming years. According to the Russian leader, Russia's relations with China do not interfere with India, and the combination of the three countries helps everyone.

In addition, Putin said that the Kremlin does not give up contacts with the EU, but cannot trust politicians who advocate inflicting a strategic defeat on the Russian Federation. He added that Russia is concerned that the EU is transforming into a military bloc. According to Putin, the Europeans need to abandon the colonial approach and talk to Russia as an equal partner.