Saint Petersburg, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Russian economy on verge of recession, minister warns

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2025-06-19

Russia's economy minister warned Thursday that the country was "on the verge" of recession, issuing the downbeat message on the second day of a forum designed to bolster economic confidence. The Russian economy has been marked by volatility since it launched its full-scale military offensive on Ukraine in 2022, with growth now slowing after a period of what officials called "overheating". Moscow reported strong economic expansion in 2023 and 2024......

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