Putin calls for price controls as Russian car sales crash to record low
Putin calls for price controls as Russian car sales crash to record low
[1/4] Hyundai cars are seen at a customs terminal on the outskirts of Saint Petersburg, Russia June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov1234
MOSCOW, Nov 16 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin urged the Russian government on Wednesday to control car prices, as one industry head said Western sanctions could send annual sales crashing to below 1 million for the first time since records began.
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