Putin speaks at a meeting in Wladiwostok. He says Russia needs no new draft. The state takes no new citizens for war. Putin says Russia has enough soldiers. He calls reports about a new draft silly.
Experts do not trust the president. Russia loses many soldiers every month. About 30000 to 35000 soldiers die each month. Only 27000 new men start in the army. The president of Finland expects a draft in autumn.
Putin also talks about the economy. Prices rise in Russia. People buy fewer things. The head of the bank worries. Putin sees no big risk. He says Russia has low state debt.
