# Putin says Far East, Arctic showing positive development trends

https://mins.news/en/item/42404

- TASS, 2026-09-02 17:05 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2181439

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Far East and Arctic are gaining positive momentum, with development rates exceeding the national average on several key indicators. He identified their proximity to global economic growth centers as a competitive advantage and called for continued efforts to unlock their potential.

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