Russia’s budget deficit may exceed official target

Oil and gas revenues are down, Moscow cannot borrow from abroad and it is running down the National Welfare Fund

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  • High spending
  • Falling revenues
  • Running down savings
  • Adjustments to tax collection
  • Windfall tax
  • Government debt

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