The head of VTB assessed the impact of external factors on the Russian economy

The Russian economy is able to cope with external factors. This was announced on April 13 by VTB CEO Andrey Kostin to VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin.

According to Kostin, circumstances such as a sharp drop in oil prices and a fall in the stock market may negatively affect the Russian economy.

"But this is not the first time we have encountered external factors. Therefore, I think that the economy will cope," the head of VTB emphasized.

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