# Putin calls Russia’s economic growth modest but positive

https://mins.news/en/item/26191

- TASS, 2026-08-19 13:08 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2175153

> Russian President Vladimir Putin described the country’s economic dynamics as modest but positive, citing GDP growth of about 1%. He said external pressure and terrorist attacks on industrial and infrastructure facilities are affecting growth, and proposed discussing ways to raise economic growth rates.

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