Putin says Russia has money for aid despite oil price fall

MOSCOW, May 13 (PRIME) -- The income of Russian budget has decreased dramatically due to the fall of oil prices but there is still money to support the people and the economy, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

"Budget revenue has fallen significantly. But we still find sources to support our people, the economy as a whole, some industries, some companies. If we do this, we need to commit ourselves, or else we will not reach the result that we expect and that the people want us to reach," the president said.

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