Russian Minister's Closed-Door Tariff Hike Explanation Sparks Duma Tension

Maxim Reshetnikov, head of Russia's Ministry of Economic Development, provided a secret explanation for an 11% tariff increase in a closed Duma session, as revealed by a Fair Russia deputy. The disclosure was cut off by committee head Anatoly Aksakov, highlighting political friction over the opaque decision. The tariff hike's rationale remains undisclosed, raising concerns about its economic impact.

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