Cracks in G20 let Russia grow trade with China and India

Western sanctions have failed to hobble Russian economy

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Russian President Vladimir Putin still presides over economic growth despite U.S.-led efforts to isolate his country. (Sputnik/Kremlin via Reuters)

SHIORI GOSO, KOSUKE TAKAMI and AKIRA YAMASHITA, Nikkei staff writers

SAO PAULO/LONDON -- As Group of 20 finance ministers meet in Brazil, divisions within the G20 have allowed Russia to maintain a high level of economic growth since its invasion of Ukraine by trading sharply more with China, India and other members.

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