NOVO-OGARYOVO, April 11. /TASS/. The situation in certain branches of the national industry is challenging, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.

"The situation remains complicated in the automotive industry and the lumber sector, and in the sphere of chemicals and fertilizer production," the head of state said.

Putin reminded that he had already held several relevant sectoral meetings, where attendees "reached specific decisions that will help to increase the capacity utilization of plants, support sales of their products."

"I request the government to timely implement these arrangements and have at the same time the feedback from colleagues in-situ, perform ongoing analysis of the situation, in order to understand where and to what areas additional efforts should be directed," he added.