Economics
Putin Says Russia Beat ‘Economic Blitzkrieg,’ Warns of Hardship
- Sanctions adjustment will boost unemployment, inflation: Putin
- President orders increases in social payments, state salaries
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President Vladimir Putin said Russia survived an “economic blitzkrieg” of international sanctions over its war on Ukraine, as he warned the country faces rising joblessness and inflation as it adjusts.