Posted on 05/02/2024 10:01:21 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
Gazprom plunges to first annual loss in 20 years as trade with Europe hit
https://www.ft.com/content/21a5be9c-afaa-495f-b7af-cf937093144d
IMF raises Russia growth outlook as war boosts economyNew 2024 forecast of 2.6% rise doubles previous prediction and prompts questions over sanctions against Moscow
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Sam Fleming in London, Claire Jones in Washington and Max Seddon in Riga JANUARY 30 2024
Russia’s economy will expand much more rapidly this year than previously expected, according to the IMF, as President Vladimir Putin’s military spending feeds through into wider growth.
For GDP % increase projected January 2024,
U.S. 2.1
Germany 0.5
France 1
Italy 0.7
UK 0.6
Eurozone 0.9
Russia 2.6
China 4.6
India 6.5
Lights back on in Kharkov by Ukraine Democracy Day*!
*The period of the martial law regime in The Ukraine has been extended until 13 May 2024, but it can be further extended unlimited times.
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