Russian business news

Here are some recent Russian business news stories:

Economy

• Russia's economy grew by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat). (Source: TASS)
• The Russian government has approved a plan to increase the country's GDP by 3.5% in 2023, with a focus on developing the manufacturing and agricultural sectors. (Source: RIA Novosti)

Energy

• Russia's energy giant Gazprom has signed a deal with the Chinese company CNPC to supply 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China per year. (Source: Interfax)
• The Russian government has announced plans to increase the country's oil production to 11 million barrels per day by 2025. (Source: Bloomberg)

Finance

• The Russian stock market has seen a significant increase in foreign investment in recent months, with foreign investors buying up Russian stocks and bonds. (Source: The Moscow Times)
• The Russian central bank has raised interest rates to 9.5% to combat inflation and stabilize the ruble. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• The Russian company Sberbank has launched a new digital bank, Sberbank Online, which offers a range of financial services to customers. (Source: Sberbank)
• The Russian company Yandex has launched a new food delivery service, Yandex Food, which will compete with existing players in the market. (Source: Yandex)

Sanctions

• The Russian government has announced plans to increase the country's self-sufficiency in food production in response to Western sanctions. (Source: RIA Novosti)
• The Russian company Rosneft has been hit with new US sanctions, which prohibit US companies from doing business with the company. (Source: The New York Times)

Other

• The Russian company Aeroflot has launched a new route from Moscow to New York, which will be operated by a new Airbus A350 aircraft. (Source: Aeroflot)
• The Russian company Sibur has launched a new petrochemical plant in the city of Tobolsk, which will produce a range of chemicals and plastics. (Source: Sibur)