The Russian economy faces serious structural problems exacerbated by the war, despite high oil prices and tax increases, resulting in budget expenditures exceeding planned amounts.

The Russian economy faces serious structural problems exacerbated by the war, despite high oil prices and tax increases, resulting in budget expenditures exceeding planned amounts.

@meduzalive 09 Jun 2026, 11:31

Russia's budget expenditures in 2026 will increase due to the war, making it impossible to adhere to the plan, despite a temporary slowdown in the growth of the deficit in May.

@meduzalive 09 Jun 2026, 05:14