Putin spoke about attempts by other countries to interfere with aircraft construction in Russia

The President said this at a meeting with university students on the occasion of the Day of Russian Students.

“The civil aircraft industry is developing.

(Other countries) are trying to hinder us, I have already spoken about this, ”he said.

Putin cited the construction of the MC-21 medium-range aircraft as an example.

He said that "almost at every step, sticks are inserted into the wheels using the same sanctions."

"But nothing.

We are gradually, gradually, even if we have to shift something to the right according to the production schedule, we still do and will do it.

And we will do it successfully, ”he said.

Earlier, Putin commented on the situation on the labor market in the country.