Russian economy contracts 0.3% in first quarter in for first time in three years, data shows

Russian economy contracts 0.3% in first quarter in for first time in three years, data shows
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​Russia’s ‌gross domestic product (GDP) ​contracted by ‌0.3% in the first quarter of 2026, its ‌first quarterly ‌contraction since early 2023, the economy ministry's ⁠preliminary ​data ⁠showed on Wednesday.

The ⁠data showed that ​GDP grew by 1.8% ⁠in March ⁠after declines ​of 1.1% in February ⁠and 1.8% in January.

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