Budget Hole of 7.3 Trillion: Russia's War Spending Swelled by 40%
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The budget deficit of Russia in 2026 in nine months reached 5.19 trillion rubles. Rising military spending and declining revenues exacerbate financial problems.
The Russian Federation ' s federal budget in January-September 2026, according to preliminary data, was implemented with a deficit of 5.186 trillion roubles, or 2.2 per cent of GDP, as indicated by the Ministry of Finance ' s monthly summary.
Spending of the Russian budget for nine months of 2026 increased by 14.5% against the background of the war against Ukraine: the deficit reached 5.19 trillion rubles. What you know, read TSN.ua (news 1+1).
The Ministry of Finance recorded its highest expenditure in March and April, with disbursements reaching approximately 4.7 trillion roubles
The federal budget deficit for January-September 2026 was approximately 5.186 trillion roubles, or 2.2 per cent of GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance.
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