Bangladesh, May 27 -- In a moment of triumph set against the backdrop of prolonged geopolitical pressure and economic sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the countrys economic growth, celebrating Russias rise to the worlds fourth-largest economy based on purchasing power parity (PPP). The announcement came during a meeting with business leaders on National Entrepreneurs Day, held on May 26, where Putin acknowledged the substantial contributions of Russian entrepreneurs, industries, and workers to this economic milestone.

“Russias economy is now fourth in the world by PPP – thats your direct achievement,” Putin told the gathering. “Its the result of the hard work of companies from all regions of ...