Putin’s state-of-the-nation address suggests a stronger focus on the economy. 5 April 2001 It is urgent that Russia set its sites on economic growth and an improved investment climate, President Vladimir Putin told parliament in his annual state-of-the-nation address on 3 April. The president appealed to the Federal Assembly to concentrate on creating legislation in support of free enterprise and […]

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