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Vladimir Putin: Yes, economic growth is currently subdued. I want to remind the government of the target they’ve been set: we need to…

On the recordJune 19, 2026
Yes, economic growth is currently subdued. I want to remind the government of the target they’ve been set: we need to return to a path of sustainable domestic economic growth starting as early as next year.
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Vladimir Putin
Independent
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themoscowtimes.com
Jun 19, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Discussing economic growth at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

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