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Medvedev: Russia Adapting to New Economic Reality

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Medvedev: Russia Adapting to New Economic Reality by webdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Tuesday April 21 st , 2015  at  9:59 PM Voice Of America 1 Share Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday Russia was suffering significant economic problems because of international sanctions, but the situation could have been much worse and Russia was adapting. Referring to Western sanctions imposed last year because of Russia's actions in Ukraine, Medvedev told parliament: “Losses from the restrictions which were introduced are significant.” “According to estimates of some foreign experts, Russia has suffered losses of 25 billion euros... Russian PM Warns On Contracting Economy Tuesday April 21 st , 2015  at  9:58 PM World News - Breaking International News And Headlines | Sky News 1 Share Dmitry Medvedev sees a different economic reality for his country should it continue to face sanctions and weak oil prices.