In a surprisingly transparent statement, one of Russia’s highest economic authorities acknowledged the nation’s grim financial situation.
Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov made the observation during his appearance at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), a preeminent gathering of government and business leaders intended to showcase Russian investment opportunities.
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