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Russia Proposes Tax Hikes to Cover Defense Spending, Budget Deficit at 2% of GDP
Digi24LO·RU·about 2 hours ago
Russia's Ministry of Finance has designated defense needs financing as a strategic budget priority for the next three years, alongside technological leadership. This signals sustained high military spending amid ongoing conflict, potentially straining fiscal resources. The statement confirms a continued policy direction rather than a new shift.