Russia’s budget deficit reaches RUB 5.8 trillion in January-August 2026
AI Summary- Russian federal government recorded a RUB 5.8 trillion budget deficit in January-August 2026.
- The deficit equaled 2.5% of GDP, compared with RUB 3.9 trillion a year earlier.
- Federal spending rose 14.7% to RUB 31.724 trillion, while revenues reached RUB 25.929 trillion.