From despair? Putin is covering up problems in the Russian economy.. As of: February 20, 2024, 1:27 p.m By: Bona Hyun CommentsPressSplit Russia's economy is apparently not doing as well as Putin portrays.

The good figures from Moscow about the alleged economic situation are deceptive. The high military spending that Putin is planning in 2024 could cause enormous damage to the economy. The Russian economy is operating at the limit of its capacity and showing signs of “overheating,” says one expert.