Global economic activity rebounded sharply in late 2020 following the initial pandemic-induced recession but growth has since moderated as renewed COVID outbreaks slowed momentum in early 2021. While my country believes we will recover from COVID-19's impact, the virus destabilized Russia's economy by reducing oil demand and prices during a time when Russia relies heavily on hydrocarbon exports. The government introduced policies to support small businesses and families during the pandemic but is now less focused on COVID-19 effects due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Global economic activity rebounded sharply in late 2020 following the initial pandemic-induced recession but growth has since moderated as renewed COVID outbreaks slowed momentum in early 2021. While my country believes we will recover from COVID-19's impact, the virus destabilized Russia's economy by reducing oil demand and prices during a time when Russia relies heavily on hydrocarbon exports. The government introduced policies to support small businesses and families during the pandemic but is now less focused on COVID-19 effects due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Global economic activity rebounded sharply in late 2020 following the initial pandemic-induced recession but growth has since moderated as renewed COVID outbreaks slowed momentum in early 2021. While my country believes we will recover from COVID-19's impact, the virus destabilized Russia's economy by reducing oil demand and prices during a time when Russia relies heavily on hydrocarbon exports. The government introduced policies to support small businesses and families during the pandemic but is now less focused on COVID-19 effects due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Will we recover from COVID-19 and its impact? My country thinks yes.
Global activity is now
moderating after a strong recovery from the pandemic-induced recession. Following a sharp rebound in the second half of 2020, the pace of global growth eased in the first half of 2021, held back by renewed COVID-19 outbreaks. Growth in trade has lost momentum amid easing of global economic activity and persistent supply bottlenecks. The virus also destabilized Russia’s economy by causing a dramatic drop in global hydrocarbon demand at a time when oil prices have already been plummeting. Government introduced measures, such as tax deferments for small- and medium-sized businesses and an increase in maternity capital for eligible families. As you know there is on going war between Russia and Ukraine so government is not focused on COVID-19 effect as much.