During his annual news conference and call-in show, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the country's economic growth and military progress in Ukraine. Putin stated that Russia's economy is projected to grow by nearly 4% this year, despite high consumer prices and inflation at 9.3%. He reassured the public that the economic situation remains stable.
Putin also praised the military's advancements in Ukraine, referring to the ongoing special military operation. He claimed that Russian forces are making significant progress on the front lines, although he did not provide a timeline for driving out Ukrainian forces.
