# Russia’s budget deficit reaches 2.5% of GDP as Kremlin says there is no cause for concern

https://mins.news/en/item/51373

- Meduza, 2026-09-09 13:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/09/russia-s-budget-deficit-reached-2-5-of-gdp-since-the-start-of-the-year-kremlin-says-that-s-no-cause-for-concern

> Russia’s federal budget deficit reached 5.8 trillion rubles, or 2.5% of GDP, in the first eight months of 2026—1.5 times the level a year earlier and above the full-year target. Spending is growing faster than revenue, while oil and gas income has declined. The Kremlin calls the deficit a moving figure and says it poses no serious concern; authorities may use borrowing, reserves, or asset sales to cover it.

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