15 Dec 2011 10:57

Risk of economic slowdown in Russia mounting - Ulyukayev

MOSCOW. Dec 15 (Interfax) - The risks of economic slowdown in Russia have mounted lately, Central Bank First Deputy Chairman Alexei Ulyukayev told reporters.

"It seems they have mounted," Ulyukayev said.

Ulyukayev said he still saw a balance between the situation with inflation and economic growth.

He said, thought, that the Central Bank was satisfied with the inflationary situation.

"The situation with inflation is to our satisfaction, both statistically and meaningfully," he said.