Putin says Russian economic growth slowed to 1% in 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the country's GDP grew by 1% in 2025, describing the slowdown as a man-made issue. He also addressed concerns from Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin about declining investment growth rates.

Foreign media reports note the economy is facing challenges like inflation and reduced revenue from oil and gas sales, which some analysts link to the ongoing war in Ukraine.