MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia approved a fragile budget on Thursday that promises to cover generous social spending and control borrowing, but relies on high oil prices and reserves to try to overcome the economic damage of Western sanctions.
For months Russian officials have played down the impact of the punitive measures imposed by the European Union and United States over Moscow's policy on Ukraine which have curbed access to foreign capital, hurt investment and sent the rouble to lows.
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