#Budget Deficit

Putin admitted that attacks on infrastructure are causing harm to Russia, but not critical. The budget deficit has grown by 70%, but oil revenues will allow the war to continue until spring. The Kremlin rejects freezing the conflict.

The rise in oil prices to $82 per barrel allowed Russia to secure additional revenues and delay an economic crisis, however, the budget deficit and AFU strikes on refineries maintain the threat of a fuel collapse.

Ukraine's budget in the first half of 2026 looks stable only thanks to grants: without them, the deficit would have been three times higher. Experts warn about the risks of a debt trap and dependence on external donors. 🇺🇦💸📉

Putin's optimism about the "resilience" of the economy is shattered by real figures: a budget deficit of 5.7 trillion rubles and a gasoline shortage in the regions. Experts note that the growth in lending is not development, but an increase in the debt burden on the population. 📉🇷🇺