Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russia's economy grew by 1% in 2025, attributing the slowdown to deliberate inflation-control policies. Speaking at a government meeting in Moscow, Putin emphasized that while growth moderated from previous years, inflation had fallen to 5.6% last year and could stabilize near 5% by December 2025.
The figures come as analysts assess Russia's economic resilience amid ongoing global market shifts. For Asian investors and trade partners, particularly energy importers and machinery exporters, Russia's stabilized inflation could signal more predictable bilateral trade conditions in 2026.
Putin highlighted increased cooperation with Asian economies, including China and India, as a stabilizing factor. "Our strategic partnerships in energy and technology sectors continue to deepen," he said, noting that ruble-denominated transactions with Asian partners now account for 68% of cross-border trade.
Economists warn that Russia's growth trajectory may influence commodity prices and supply chain dynamics across Asia this year. The country remains a key supplier of oil, gas, and wheat to multiple Asian markets.
