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Russia cuts budget spending due to cash deficit
In August 2026, Russia implemented strict austerity measures, reducing budget spending by 35%, excluding defence and social payments. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov warned of risks related to delays in budget payments, citing the increasing cost of the war for the country.
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28 August
27 August
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