The state will provide all necessary support to those who are ready to become leaders, Putin says about building businesses and investing in Russia.
To better its economic situation, Russia must:
1. Change the structure of its economy;
2. Provide special support programs for industries at risk (machinery, light industry among others);
3. Provide social security for those in need;
4. Balance the country’s budget -- the deficit shouldn’t exceed 3 percent;
5. Strengthern trust between the government and business.
“I know that it is not easy for many,” Putin says in regards to the economic situation. It is complicated, but not critical, he emphasizes.
Russia should not wait for oil prices to grow. We have to be ready for the fact that sanctions and low prices will stay with us for a while, he says.
Next issue is corruption.
“Corruption prevents Russia’s development,” says Putin.
Putin says that Russia knows who, for instance in Turkey, is lining their pockets by trading with terrorists and sponsoring them at the same time. He also emphasizes that the Turkish people are “kind, hardworking, and talented.”
“Maybe, Allah decided to punish the ruling Turkish clique, depriving them of intellect and reason.” -- Putin's comments on the death of a Russian pilot in Turkey.
Russia’s army is fighting in Syria predominantly for the sake of Russia and the Russian people, Putin says. The country has to destroy the militants before they get to Russia.