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Slovak Finance Minister Refuses to Resign Over Budget Deficit
AktualityLO·SK·1 day ago
The Russian State Duma will consider the 2025 federal budget execution report, revealing a deficit of 5.63 trillion rubles (2.6% of GDP). This indicates fiscal strain amid ongoing military spending, though the figure is within official projections. The review is a routine legislative step, but the deficit size underscores sustained fiscal pressure.