The key problems of the Russian economy are not associated with punishment, said the Deputy head of Vnesheconombank (VEB) Andrei Klepach.
" The moment of truth came when the economy was preparing for a crisis, currently punishment again down to this point, but the key point is not connected with the punishment, " said Klepach, reports TASS. Before the first day of the week in the Ministry of Finance said that the fall in oil prices causes the Russian economy in 2, 5 times more damage than punishment. Because of the punishments Russia loses about 40 billion dollars a year, but because of falling oil prices - 90-100 billion, said Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, speaking at international financial and economic forum. Remember, the relationship between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. on 12 September the EU and the US on the background of the progress of the Minsk agreements between Kiev and militias Donbass about stopping the fire entered against Russia fresh penalties against financial, oil and defense industries. Also expanded the list of individuals who are under punishment.


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