The collapse in Russian industrial output in the second quarter appears to have been driven by the unwinding of one-off supports to a couple of sectors, as well further weakness in domestic demand. The boost to food production from the ban on food imports from the West has faded, and there are few signs that a weaker ruble has provided any support to industry.
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