‘We’re making it!’: Putin addresses business leaders on Russian economic strength, strategic tasks

The Russian economy has been demonstrating buoyant growth despite unprecedented external challenges, Vladimir Putin said during an address on Thursday to Russia’s Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP). The president said he appreciated the contribution of the business community and proposed more engagement with it on strategic goals that require joint effort. Here are the key takeaways from Putin’s speech at the event, held in Moscow.