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Putin dismisses Russia’s widening deficit as fiscal shortfall reaches 2.8% of GDP

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  • Vladimir Putin said Russia’s widening fiscal deficit does not constitute a serious problem.
  • Russia’s January–July 2026 deficit rose 40% year-on-year to 2.8% of GDP.
  • Bank of Russia officials will meet September 11 with rates currently set at 14.00%.
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