Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a live Q&A session that the growth of the Russian economy is largely a result of the strengthening of sovereignty.
According to him, this is particularly important for Russia, as losing sovereignty equates to losing statehood.
“Sovereignty is a vital matter; it should be internal, in the heart,” Putin emphasized.
He noted that the overall economic situation in Russia is stable and reliable, with GDP growth expected to be 2-2.5% in 2025.
On December 16, during a meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry, Putin stated that one of the key tools for protecting Russia's sovereignty is the country's nuclear forces, and the state will continue to support their development in the future.
On December 19, Putin will summarize the year in a combined format of a press conference and live Q&A session. According to the "Russia 24" channel, the number of inquiries for the live Q&A has approached 2 million three hours before the broadcast. The president himself mentioned on December 14 that he reviewed the questions submitted for the live Q&A and noticed many unresolved issues among them.
“Gazeta.Ru” is conducting an online broadcast of the president's large conference.
Earlier, Peskov explained how AI assists in preparing for the live Q&A with Putin.