Putin Orders Government to Shore Up Russia’s Debt-Laden Regions
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-08-21 04:41 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Ukraine/Russia, Tax & Budget
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President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to stabilize regional finances as local authorities face a combined budget deficit of 1.9 trillion rubles ($22.6 billion) this year.
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