Putin on the wires speaking about Russia’s economy:
- Consumer demand jumped by 1t roubles in recent weeks
- Russia is fighting for its sovereignty, future
- West trying to drive wedges in Russian society
- Adjustment will temporarily boost inflation, unemployment
- Private sector key to overcoming economic crisis
- Increasing supply is key to reducing inflation
- Won't need to print money to cover additional spending
- Loss of access to imported components is a problem