Russian Stock Indices Close Lower as Both Benchmarks Drop Within 2%
The MOEX and RTS indices both declined during the trading session, according to TASS.

Russia's major stock market indices closed lower, with both benchmarks falling by less than 2%, TASS reported.
The MOEX Index slid 1.57% to close at 2,248.87 points, according to the report.
The RTS Index, which is dollar-denominated, fell 1.97% to close at 838.3 points, TASS said.
TASS did not provide additional details on the specific factors driving the declines in its report.
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