After Russia reverts to centrally planned and state driven economy, all of a sudden economic growth in Russia is beating the west.

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Boost to Putin as IMF upgrades Russian economy

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/01/30/putin-war-economy-outgrow-western-rivals-imf/

Growth will be driven by surge in military spending for war in Ukraine

Boost to Putin as IMF upgrades Russian economy