Putin discussed measures with the government to whitewash the economy

One of the systemic tasks facing the government in 2026 is the ‘whitewashing’ of the national economy, said Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects. The Cabinet has already prepared a corresponding plan, Putin reminded. With the increase in VAT, it is important that ‘nothing goes into the shadows, that everything operates legally and that the corresponding revenues flow into the budget,’ said the head of state.