The IMF assessed the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy

According to experts, a drop in oil prices - 0.6%, had a more negative effect on the economy.

For four years, the Russian economy grew by 2.5%, the authors of the study emphasized.

Earlier, the US State Department announced the introduction of a second package of sanctions against Russia in connection with the Skripals case.

The US Ministry of Finance explained that these sanctions do not apply to state-owned companies, measures apply only to ministries, agencies and the sovereign fund.