Russia's economy grew by 4.1% in 2024, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin on Friday, slightly better than an official forecast of 3.9%.

Inflation has become a significant concern for both the Russian economy and consumers, who have witnessed rising prices for basic goods in supermarkets.

Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.

VOA Russian spoke to U.S. experts who outline how a mix of U.S. sanctions, export controls and other methods of applying pressure on the Russian economy can help President Donald Trump's administration to force Moscow to stop the war in Ukraine.

Speaking at a televised meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Feb. 7, Putin noted that consumer prices in Russia rose by 9.5% in 2024 and have climbed further to 9.9% year-on-year this month.

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, admitted that inflation remains a significant "challenge" for his country's economy and has instructed the government to implement measures to reduce it by 2025,

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, acknowledged that inflation remains a serious "challenge" for his country's economy and instructed the government to take measures to reduce it by 2025, reports "The Moscow Times.