OREANDA-NEWS  Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government, together with the Bank of Russia, to take measures to maintain manufacturing output by the end of 2025 at a level not lower than last year, according to the president's instructions, which are published on the Kremlin's website.

"The Government of the Russian Federation, with the participation of the Bank of Russia, should take additional measures to support the manufacturing industry, including in order to ensure that by the end of 2025 the volume of industrial production in priority sectors of the manufacturing industry is at least 2024," the statement said.

When implementing the instructions, the executors need to pay attention to additional stimulation of demand for industrial products, as well as to stimulate investment activity.