Putin is trying to divert the attention of Russians from real economic problems
The dictator accused the Central Bank of improper regulation.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin tries to present Russia's economy as stable and growing, but real economic indicators suggest otherwise.
This is stated in the ISW report.
Putin acknowledged inflation in the Russian Federation at the level of 9.2-9.3%, but accused the Central Bank of improper regulation. At the same time, the current rate has increased to 21%, and there is a possibility of its increase to 23%.
According to ISW, Putin continues to avoid acknowledging the consequences of Western sanctions and economic pressure on Russia. In particular, he stated that Russia remains one of the main food exporters.
“Putin claimed that Russia is able to “stand confidently on its own two feet” in terms of its economy, and noted that Russia remains one of the world's main food exporters, forgetting that…
