Demand for copper has remained stable despite higher energy prices, the company stated.

The situation in the Russian fuel market is "indeed challenging but controlled," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

The economy continues its moderate growth, Elvira Nabiullina stressed.

Brazil is the top buyer of Russian mineral fertilizers.

The official euro rate was lowered by 86.21 kopecks to 84.1684 rubles.

The potential for mutually beneficial cooperation is significant in spheres of energy, transport, logistics, agribusiness and investments, the Russian president said.

According to the Russian PM, economic interaction is expanding, industrial cooperation is developing and interregional ties are becoming more active.

Exports during the reporting period increased by $4.5 bln to $135.4 bln, while imports rose by $6 bln to $92.3 bln.

In the first quarter of 2026 Russia supplied around 3.6 mln tons of agricultural products worth more than $2.3 bln to EAEU markets.

Both Saudi Arabia and Russia are currently looking for ideas of creating economic projects capable of developing sustainably in conditions of the current market dynamics, Bandar Al-Khorayef added.