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Russia will complete the restructuring of its economy, which has suffered from several international sanctions. “From 2024”Prime Minister Mikhail Mikostin made the pledge on Thursday.

“Let’s be realistic: external pressure on Russia is not going to let up. Nevertheless, we expect the adaptation period to end in 2024.He told the Duma, the lower house of parliament. “Economy is back on the growth track” And, starting next year, “Russia will embark on a path of long-term progressive development”He promised.

Russia is subject to economic sanctions “On an unprecedented scale (…) but we survived” In this “Difficult Adaptation Period”, the head of the government continued, while the national gross domestic product contracted to 2.1% in 2022 Rosstat statistical agency. The International Monetary Fund expects Russia to grow slightly by 0.3% this year. The Russian Central Bank considers a range to be covered “Between -1% and +1%” of development.

Michel Michoest welcomed the strengthening of cooperation. With allies, with those who share our ideas and values”Two days after a summit between Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping announced an 18.5% increase in the minimum wage, now set at 16,242 rubles (around 200 euros) per month, effective January 1, 2024. Social benefits for four million Russians will increase from April 1 “13.5% over one year”he added.