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Kremlin Warned: War Spending Is Breaking the Budget
Senior Russian officials have warned President Vladimir Putin that war spending in Ukraine is becoming unsustainable and risks widening the budget deficit. Internal divisions are emerging between fiscal authorities calling for cuts and security officials pushing to maintain defense spending despite rising economic strain.
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