Russia's budget to endure tightening of sanctions, Ministry of Finance says

The Russian Federation budget is prepared for a possible tightening of the anti-Russian sanctions imposed, the head of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, Anton Siluanov said today.

He drew attention to the interest of investors regarding the reaction of Russia in case of a change in the sanctions regime. "I will say that we did our best," the minister said, explaining that the budget deficit was reduced.

”If there is a change of some external restrictions, we can rely our own resources," he said.