The IMF has improved the forecast of the Russian economy for the next two years

The fund's analysis says that in 2022, Russia did not experience the previously predicted economic downturn of 3.4% - now it is estimated at 2.2%.

It will be followed by moderately positive growth in 2023, RIA Novosti reports.

According to the forecast, in 2023 the Russian economy of Russia will increase by 0.3% of GDP, which is 2.6% better than the forecast for October last year.

Earlier, the IMF said that the introduction of a price ceiling would not significantly affect Russian oil exports, as Moscow redirected flows to countries that did not join the restrictions.