Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday all government hands were called upon to help an economy damaged by low oil prices and sanctions. The Russian currency, the ruble, was trading near historic lows Monday at 61 per U.S. dollar. Dual strains from Western sanctions imposed in response to the Kremlin’s policies in Ukraine and the low price of oil is pushing the Russian economy toward recession. Medvedev told his deputies there should be regular meetings to discuss the looming economic crisis . “The economic situation is quite problematic to say the least,” he said. “Therefore, all of the members of the government must hold key meetings in the areas that they coordinate, as we have already agreed,” Medvedev said. Analysis from the World […]