Putin says rumours of death of Russia's economy are greatly exaggerated

BY Reuters | ECONOMIC | 06/20/25 12:48 PM EDT

ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 20 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin evoked the words of Mark Twain on Friday when asked about the health of the Russian economy, saying that rumours of its death had been greatly exaggerated.

Putin pointed to GDP growth of 4.1% last year.

Earlier on Friday, Putin said Russia's economy must under no circumstances slide into recession, issuing a clear instruction to assembled government ministers and central bankers. (Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Writing by Alexander Marrow Editing by Andrew Osborn)

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