President of Russia, Putin held a meeting on the economic development of the four new regions in eastern Ukraine, Donetsk, Zaporozhye, Luhansk, and Kherson, and pointed out the policy differences between Russia and Kyiv in the development of these four areas. Putin said that during the period when the eastern four regions belonged to Ukraine, their funding sources had always been leftover funds.

The meeting that day mainly focused on the issues of restoring and developing the economy, society, transportation, and other infrastructure in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. Putin said that it was necessary to strongly restart the economy of Donbas and the new areas so that people could return to their homes. By 2030, the four new regions in the east of Ukraine must reach the average level of Russia in all key indicators, including the quality of life of the people. This requires building and reconstructing educational, cultural, medical, and sports facilities, ensuring roads, rental housing, public utilities, and social infrastructure, creating jobs, etc., with an estimated 300 plans involved.

Putin specifically pointed out that when the eastern four regions still belonged to Ukraine, Kyiv had always used leftover funds for its construction, leading to the gradual decline of these regions. Russia will fully tap into the regional value and revive the regional economy.

President of Russia, Putin:

When they were still part of Ukraine, especially over the past decade, everything there was financed according to the so-called "leftover principle," and it was heading towards decline. We need to fully explore and utilize these huge potentials in the new stage, ensure the strong recovery and development of the economy of our historical regions, consolidate their financial foundation, and improve their self-sufficiency capabilities. All resources and opportunities are here.

Sources: Phoenix TV, Yin Li, Moscow report

Edit: Wanning

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