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Russia's on 'the brink of recession,' country's economy minister says

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Russia 's economy is "on the brink of going into a recession," economy minister says.

Maxim Reshetnikov delivered the warning at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum .

The economy, hit with a slew of sanctions after the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022 , has so far outperformed predictions.

High defense spending has propelled growth and kept unemployment low despite fueling inflation.

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formal

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English

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59

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