Unemployment in Russia Remains Low Despite Minor Increase - Putin

Russian President said that unemployment in Russia remains at a low level of 5.6 percent despite a minor increase.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Unemployment in Russia remains at a low level of 5.6 percent despite a minor increase, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.

"Unemployment remains at a relatively low level, only 5.6 percent. There is a very minor increase," Putin said during a Q&A session.