Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev stated at a meeting of the government that, considering the economic situation, an increase in wage arrears is possible.
According to him, "the total wage arrears remained very significant." The Prime Minister added that "considering the state of affairs in the economy, this process can be accelerated, intensify." "But the money, of course, must be paid on time, in the full amount," he stressed.
Medvedev will also discuss the prospects for the budget process with the Cabinet of Ministers behind closed doors, TASS reports.
