Reuters: Putin sees military success but economy on the brink of failure

According to Reuters, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the main objectives of the war have already been achieved, but he expresses disappointment over the economic difficulties in the country, reports ArbatMedia.

President Vladimir Putin believes that the key goals of the war have been met. Sources from Reuters indicate that he believes Russia has gained control over the territories linking the mainland with Crimea and has weakened the Ukrainian armed forces.

However, despite these successes, Putin expresses concern over the deteriorating economic situation in Russia. Five agency sources reported that the president is troubled by issues such as labor shortages and rising interest rates on loans, which have been exacerbated by the war. Because of this, he has reportedly harshly criticized several high-ranking economic officials.

In the opinion of experts, the economic challenges in the country continue to grow, which could influence Russia's future strategy.