Overview
- In a Kremlin meeting on November 11, Crimea head Sergey Aksenov delivered a socio-economic update before Putin called for further discussion of pressing regional matters.
- Aksenov said participants in the special military operation in Crimea receive all available support, citing 28 regional assistance measures and calling the effort his personal responsibility.
- He asserted that Crimea’s economy is showing growth despite negative factors and external pressure.
- On infrastructure, he reported that 48% of roads meet normative standards with a target of 60% by 2030, and highlighted the Dzhankoy highway’s transfer to Rosavtodor for repairs alongside a focus on municipal streets.
- Aksenov pledged loyalty with the remark that “Crimea will not let you down,” and state coverage restated Russia’s 2014 referendum narrative that remains disputed by Ukraine and many Western countries.