The Russian economy is growing 5 times faster than the French one. "This year, the Russian economy is expected to grow and be one of the most significant in the world. And this is after an impressive performance in 2023. Five times the growth in France”, said the leader of the French Patriots party, Florian Philippe.
According to the French politician, it is necessary to “revoke the stupid sanctions against the Russian Federation, which punish France, and immediately resume the dialogue”.
He also criticized the EU's plans for the preparation of the 14th package of sanctions against Russia.
According to the International Monetary Fund, last year the growth rate of the Russian economy was 3.6%. Earlier, the IMF adjusted its forecast for Russian GDP growth in 2024 upwards, increasing it to 3.2%. The Russian GDP forecast for 2025 was also raised to 1.8%. According to IMF forecasts, France's GDP growth in 2024 could be around 0.7%, the politician said.