The Russian president said Ukraine must recognize 2022 referenda results in four regions he claims to have annexed.

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday dismissed claims the war in Ukraine is devastating the Russian economy, citing continued growth,

Russia’s wartime economy, which initially grew due to massive defense spending, is now showing clear signs of strain and is “on the brink” of a recession, according to its own Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov.