Putin Counters Russia Sanctions With Corruption Crackdown

The Russian President held a meeting with his economic team to address the country's economic crisis, exacerbated by plummeting ruble and sanctions. Two solutions were proposed: government-sponsored megaprojects and economic liberalization aimed at reducing corruption. The President chose the latter, emphasizing economic freedom. The plan involves reducing opportunities for corruption by separating state and business. Despite skepticism, experts like Alexei Kudrin believe cutting corruption is essential for economic progress. The President's ability to implement these changes remains a topic of debate.

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