Russia’s budget deficit has widened sharply in recent months and is likely to remain under pressure amid lower oil prices and rising military spending. The government is unlikely to experience severe fiscal strains this year, but the public finances are on a worsening trajectory and wider budget deficits may push up interest rates further, potentially crowding out the private sector.
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