Elections in Russia: Why Moscow cannot afford a longer term for Putin. Experts say this would have devastating consequences for the Russian economy.
Putin is apparently trying to present the economic situation as stable and secure shortly before the presidential election. Russia is currently struggling with inflation of 7.4 percent (As of February 2024) However, Russia remains optimistic about a significantly positive state of the economy ahead of the 2024 election. Russian passerby: “It has to do with the times we live in. Higher prices are bearable for some people.”