Strong finances will help Russia fund budget deficit

Past policies of hoarding oil revenues and keeping debt low should save the government from a fiscal emergency

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  • Falling revenues
  • Spiralling expenditure
  • Sovereign wealth cushion
  • Bonds seen as preferable
  • Regional finances under strain

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