Putin Says Russia Economy Stays Positive Despite Attacks, Extends Regional Loans Past 2030
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Updated · Kyiv Post · Aug 19
Putin Says Russia Economy Stays Positive Despite Attacks, Extends Regional Loans Past 2030
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Post · Aug 19
Summary
Putin said Russia’s economy remains “modest, but positive” even after attacks damaged logistics and warehouse facilities, insisting the strikes caused no critical consequences.
State support will be used to restore damaged infrastructure, and Putin told ministers to work more closely with regional authorities as the attacks strain transport and storage networks.
Regional finances were a parallel focus: Russia moved repayment deadlines for regional budget loans beyond 2030, a step Putin said would save regions about 100 billion rubles ($1.18 billion).
The remarks follow heavy Ukrainian drone waves this week and earlier Russian claims that strikes hit major Wildberries logistics hubs, underscoring pressure on domestic supply chains.