Russian economy growing despite sanctions BBC News

Russia is the most sanctioned economy in the world - yet this year Russia is set to grow faster than alladvanced economies, according to the International Monetary Fund.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Russiato grow 3.2% this year, significantly more than the UK,France and Germany.

Vladimir Putin is hosting an International EconomicForum in St Petersburg, where it's claimed thatdelegates from more than 130 countries and territories are taking part.