Russia's Duma Passes Record Defense Budget, Tax Hikes to Fund Ukraine War

Russia's State Duma approved in first reading a record defense spending budget, coupled with new tax hikes to finance the ongoing war in Ukraine. This signals sustained fiscal commitment to the conflict despite economic strain, and the tax increases may weigh on domestic consumption and growth.

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