"Russia has become the world's fourth-largest economy, sitting between Bolivia and Zimbabwe." Key points from Putin's speech at the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin He spoke surrounded by the presidents of Bolivia and Zimbabwe, and the meeting itself was moderated by a political scientist Karaganov — the same one who recently called on the Kremlin to launch a nuclear strike on Europe.
Surprisingly, in his speech, which lasted over an hour, Putin said virtually nothing about the war with Ukraine (he usually devotes most of his speeches to it). He mentioned the SVO only once: in remarks about how small and medium-sized businesses actively support its participants, demonstrating unprecedented patriotism.
According to Putin, Russia has taken fourth place in the world in terms of GDP, overtaking Japan.
A source of pride was the minimally low unemployment rate, which was recorded at 2,6% in April.
Putin set goals of reducing imports to 17% by 2030 and becoming one of the world's top ten leaders in scientific development. He also proposed resuming pension indexation for working pensioners and simplifying access to preferential mortgages for families with children.
«An absolute cosplay of Brezhnev-era party reports with improved articulation, reacted Political scientist Vladimir Pastukhov responded to Putin's speech. It was funny to watch him speak with pathos about Russia becoming the “4th largest economy in the world,” sitting between Bolivia and Zimbabwe.”
It seems that even the moderator did not understand the Russian leader's report, which caused Putin's indignation.
«I spent a whole hour here explaining what we were doing. I think you're a little stoned. Grunting, as they say, — Putin said. — We are not doing something, but working on a new development strategy."
Then he joked that “we’ll send the rooster into the soup because he doesn’t trample the chickens.”
The hall applauded.
Former head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin Meanwhile reposted a photo of the banquet table from the SPIEF and conveyed "the words of the fighters after the battle, that we, f@ck, are very happy for you."
UPD: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin said, that "there is no need to conduct mobilization." Answering a question from Sergei Karaganov, Putin said that since the beginning of 2024, more than 160 people have signed contracts with the Russian Armed Forces.
