# Russian billionaires ‘volunteer’ to fund state budget after closed-door Putin meeting, Reuters reports

https://mins.news/en/item/84009

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-02 19:26 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-billionaires-volunteer-to-fund-state-budget-after-closed-door-meeting-with-putin-reuters-reports/

> Russian billionaires have contributed 471 billion rubles, or more than $5.6 billion, to the state budget in 2026, Reuters reported, citing budget documents that classify the payments as “voluntary receipts.” The contributions increased substantially after a closed-door meeting between President Vladimir Putin and business elites in March. Russia’s projected 2026 deficit is 3.2% of GDP.

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