Russian President Vladimir Putin said about the difficult situation in the automotive industry and a number of other industries in Russia. Putin also asked the government to keep the situation under control.

The Russian leader said that by the end of April, Russia's GDP will significantly increase in real terms. The president also said that in Russia there is an increase in the volume of loading on the railway, and therefore there is reason to believe that economic activity in the country will continue to increase. The head of state said this during a meeting on economic issues.