"Taking into account what was discussed at the Cabinet of Ministers' meeting [last week], it is planned to limit the signing of new contracts and postpone expenditures that are not critically necessary for ensuring the basic functions of the state until the end of the year," said a release from the Finance Ministry.

"The aim of the planned measures is to reduce the volume of new commitments, limit the increase in expenditures at the end of the year and increase the responsibility o...