Putin neagă că statul rus ar impune o taxă de război companiilor, care au donat în mod voluntar 2 miliarde de dolari - Economica.net

Russian President Vladimir Putin denied the existence of a war tax for companies, stating that donations are voluntary. He acknowledged that businesses have contributed billions to support state needs, emphasizing that these are not mandatory collections. Putin expressed gratitude towards the business community for their initiatives to aid the economy and social sectors. He noted that contributions are directed to the Ministry of Finance for social needs. Despite previous reports of oligarchs being asked for donations to fund the war in Ukraine, Putin maintained that these were voluntary actions from the business sector. The Russian economy showed growth in the second quarter, avoiding recession.