Good economic data could give Putin the desired high approval rating in the Russia election. In January, Putin's approval rating was 85 percent, according to the major independent polling institute Levada Center.
According to economists, Russia's war-driven economy is on shaky ground thanks to generous government spending. There is a lack of sustainability. In his State of the Union address, he promised social benefits over the next six years. The International Monetary Fund expects GDP to rise 2.6 percent in 2024.