President Vladimir Putin has grown concerned about distortions in Russia’s wartime economy, just as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine conflict, sources say.

Vladimir Putin is growing distressed by challenges cropping up in the country's economy, which include high inflation and labor shortages, Reuters reported.

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President Vladimir Putin has expressed concerns about the state of the Russian wartime economy, which is grappling with inflation, labor shortages, and high interest rates. Meanwhile, new U.S.

The Russian leader is reportedly facing growing pressure from Russia's elite to engage in peace talks to end the war.

Ukraine's central bank raised the main interest rate to 14.5% to curb inflation, challenging economic recovery amid war with Russia. Inflation hit 12% in December, driven by rising costs and power ...

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Domestic activity has become strained in recent months by labour shortages and high interest rates introduced to tackle inflation, which has accelerated under record military spending.

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