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Russia on Brink of Recession as Growth Slows
RUSSIA, JUN 20 – Russia's economy risks recession due to prolonged war spending, sanctions, and inflation, with GDP growth slowing to 1.4% and a rising budget deficit of 3.4 trillion rubles, officials said.
- On June 19, Russia’s Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov indicated that the country is approaching a recession as economic activity continues to slow.
- This situation follows record high interest rates, falling oil prices, Western sanctions, and logistical challenges weakening export revenues.
- Sberbank's deputy CEO Alexander Vedyakhin warned that the ruble is overvalued and the economy risks overcooling due to persistently high key rates.
- The central bank cut its key rate from 21% to 20% in June, but Vedyakhin projected growth between 1% and 2%, below the government's 2.5% forecast.
- Russia's budget deficit rose to 1.5% of GDP in the first five months, while economic slowdown suggests sustained fiscal challenges and restrained growth ahead.
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