Russia’s Federal Budget Deficit Blows Past Annual Target in Just 3 Months
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-04-09 21:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Ukraine/Russia, Energy, Tax & Budget
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Russia’s federal budget deficit surged past its full-year target in the first three months of 2026, underscored by a sharp decline in energy tax receipts and a double-digit spike in government spending.
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