Putin called on the Cabinet to support the construction sector

Donbass and Novorossiya have fully integrated into the Russian economy: more than 46 enterprises operate in the regions, 175 billion rubles are employed in the local economy, and over 2.5 million residents are already receiving pensions and benefits. This became known at a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin. September 30 marks the anniversary of the reunification of four constituent entities with the Russian Federation. Other topics include the construction and implementation of a new national project. This year, housing commissioning figures lag behind the results of 2024, but they still remain high: they plan to deliver more than 100 million square meters. m. Vladimir Putin instructed to support the construction sector against this background.

What was discussed at the meeting

At the meeting, the President asked about the fate of the new national project "Infrastructure for Life", which is in effect from January 1, 2025. It aims to improve housing, transport, social and communal infrastructure. Marat Khusnullin assured that all the indicators are being met. The key issue is housing construction, which in 2025 is lagging behind the pace of last year. At the same time, more than 100 million square meters. m will be passed. "This is a good indicator, millions of families will improve their living conditions," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

September 30 marks three years since the reunification of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions with the Russian Federation. 46 enterprises are already operating in the free economic zone of the new subjects. 175 billion rubles are currently employed in the economy of Donbass and Novorossiya. Moreover, 2.5 million local residents receive pensions and social benefits. "I want to note that, of course, we continue to develop new regions. This means that they have fully integrated into our Russian economy today. Since 2025, everyone has been implementing projects according to our standards," Khusnullin stressed.

We also discussed the loan situation. Putin believes that preferential mortgages are both social and economic in nature. Khusnullin clarified that such work will continue. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, support for preferential loans has kept the Russian real estate market in check. He added that the volume of housing under construction is "still quite stable." At the same time, the commissioning of non—residential real estate increased by 17%, including factories, hotels, and tourist infrastructure. "We need to support the construction sector," Vladimir Putin instructed.

Work on the commissioning and repair of roads in 2025 is ahead of the past by 21%, and all plans will be fulfilled by the end of the year, Marat Khusnullin promised. He also added that work is continuing on the Rossiya highway from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok. Work is underway on the Azov Ring: this year we reached Mariupol and even began construction of its bypass. "By the way, we have already developed a very good pace, we are expanding the sections so that we have a full—fledged four-lane road along the Azov Ring," the Deputy Prime Minister concluded.