Russia has coped better with external sanctions pressure than expected, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund on the economic situation in Europe.

Russia and Turkey are working on a joint payment system, Hurriyet reported. According to the publication, the implementation of the project during yesterday's talks was discussed

The export of Russian vodka in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year decreased by 77% to 752,027 liters in terms of pure alcohol and by 76.75% to $6.33 million in monetary terms.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law prohibiting the sale of vapes to minors, the document is published on the legal information portal.

Russia is not isolated from the world and continues to build cooperation with friendly countries. This was stated by President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the Council of Legislators.

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, during telephone talks on Thursday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, announced the need to extend the "grain deal," Sabah newspaper writes, citing sources.

Moscow Exchange (MOEX). Stock index and main Russian shares. 28.04.2023, 18:00 MSK

The Russian Ministry of Finance sees an imbalance between budget revenues and expenditures, stated the head of the department Anton Siluanov. 

The Russian holding company S8 Capital has completed a deal to purchase the assets of the German company Bosch in Engels.