Putin Denies Economic Stagnation — Data, Central Bank Signals, and What It Means for Russia (Putin denies stagnation, Russia GDP, Rosstat, IMF, Sberbank)
Putin Denies Economic Stagnation — Reality Check, Data, and What Comes Next President Putin rejects claims of economic stagnation, yet Rosstat, the Central Bank and bank chiefs flag slowing growth. A data-driven, sourced analysis of why statements clash with indicators — causes, consequences, and policy choices. -Dr.Sanjaykumar pawar Table of contents Introduction: why this contradiction matters Putin’s claim — what he said and the context. The data: GDP, inflation, interest rates, and banking warnings. Explaining the contradiction — measurement, timing and political signal. Key drivers: sanctions, war spending, energy revenues, monetary policy, and investment. What analysts and institutions say (IMF, World Bank, central bank, Sberbank). Scenario analysis: best case, stagflation, or slow recovery. Policy options and likely political economy choices. Visuals to include (recommended charts and what they would show). Conclusion: reality, risks, and watch-points. FAQ — s...