Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump mulls more sanctions

President Putin is increasingly worried about economic distortions in Russia’s wartime economy, while Trump aims to end the Ukraine conflict. Economic strains include labour shortages and high inflation driven by military spending, fostering a view within Russia’s elite that a negotiated settlement is needed. President Putin is increasingly worried about economic distortions in Russia’s wartime economy, while Trump aims to end the Ukraine conflict. Economic strains include labour shortages and high inflation driven by military spending, fostering a view within Russia’s elite that a negotiated settlement is needed.  Economic Times