Putin: 2022 has only benefited the Russian economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that over the past year, the country’s financial system has strengthened and become more independent. The head of state made the corresponding statement in the course of communication with the workers of the aviation plant in Ulan-Ude.

“The financial system of the Russian Federation has not only survived, but also strengthened, is developing steadily… Russia has passed a very important stage of development this year, perhaps this is the most important result of 2022. We have multiplied our economic sovereignty,” Putin said.

Russia’s opponents, the president added, counted on the fact that Russia would suffer serious losses in terms of the economy and financial system if it refused to cooperate with them. However, this did not happen.

“The calculation was that enterprises would stop due to the refusal of our partners to work in the economic sphere with us, the financial system would collapse, tens of thousands of people would be left without work, take to the streets, protest, Russia would be shaken from within and collapse. This is what was expected, but this did not happen, ”the Russian leader noted.

The President stressed that ill-wishers are still counting on the fact that in the medium term their demarche will create problems for the Russian economy. In particular, we are talking about long-term enterprises that require modern equipment. However, the measures taken by the Russian authorities, the president is sure, will make it possible to overcome difficulties in these sectors as well.

“Despite certain costs, I think that last year was only beneficial, given that we have become much more sovereign and independent in the field of economy and finance,” the head of state concluded.

On the restrictions of the West in relation to the Russian economy – in the material “Kommersant” “The West came out with an anniversary list”.