Russia will not bend under sanctions finance minister

27 Jun 2025, 09:17 GMT+10

Responsible fiscal policies and strategic resource management have kept the country self-sufficient, Anton Siluanov has said

Russia has managed to adapt to foreign pressure and expand its economy despite being the world's most-sanctioned country, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told RT's Rick Sanchez on Sanchez Effect.

Many Western nations have imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia since 2022 over the Ukraine conflict, targeting sectors such as trade, energy, and finance.

Nevertheless, the Russian economy has grown by over 4% over the past two years, and real incomes rose by more than 7% last year, Siluanov noted.

"Our debt-to-GDP ratio stands at 15% - one of the best among G20 countries. Our budget deficit is the lowest, at just 1.7% in 2024, and this year it will remain about the same. A responsible financial policy is yielding results," he said.

"Their intent is to damage Russia, but they are hurting themselves even more," he added, noting that the government responded to the pressure with a broad set of measures - from supporting key industries and small businesses to investing in sectors like tourism. The reforms, he said, have helped reduce the country's reliance on the global energy market.

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"Yes, we are living under difficult conditions, surrounded by restrictive measures. But we are living - and developing - and that is what matters most," Siluanov said.

(RT.com)

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