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Budget deficit in most Russian regions for the first half of 2026
Most Russian regions ended the first half of 2026 with a budget deficit. The total shortfall in the budgets of Russian subjects amounted to 134.2 billion rubles, approximately $1.6 billion.
In brief
- Most Russian regions have a budget deficit.
- The total shortfall in budgets was 134.2 billion rubles.
- Excluding Moscow, the deficit exceeded 440 billion rubles.
- Regions are tasked with finding new contractors for the army.
Covered by 1 of 7 media groups
- Independent2
- Publicno reports
- Commentatorsno reports
- Oligarch-ownedno reports
- Stateno reports
- Officialno reports
- Anonymousno reports
Not covered by: public, commentators, oligarch-owned, state, official, anonymous.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 100% | 2 items |
