By Denis Pinchuk and Timothy Heritage
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday Russia’s economy could return to growth in less than two years, even though he considers it unlikely that the West will lift economic sanctions over the Ukraine crisis soon.
In a televised call-in with the nation, Putin acknowledged that there were difficulties for Russia’s economy, which has been hit by a fall in global oil prices as well as the sanctions.
But, asked about a prediction he made earlier that the economy could return to growth in two years, he said: “With what we are seeing now, the strengthening of the …read more
Source: Cyprus Mail
