Putin says Russia's budget deficit expected near 2% in 2027
The president also said state debt remains at about 17% of GDP.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country's budget deficit is expected to be around 2% in 2027, according to TASS.
Putin added that Russia's state debt stands at roughly 17% of gross domestic product, a level he characterized as comparatively low. The remarks were made in the context of a broader discussion of the country's public finances.
Russia's fiscal position has drawn attention amid Western sanctions imposed since 2022 and the sustained costs associated with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which have placed pressure on government spending. Officials have periodically pointed to the relatively low debt-to-GDP ratio as evidence of macroeconomic stability despite these pressures.
Independent economists have offered a range of assessments of Russia's fiscal trajectory, with some noting that sanctions and reduced energy revenues have strained the budget in recent years, while the government has drawn on reserve funds and other measures to manage spending.
TASS did not report additional detail on the assumptions underlying the 2027 deficit projection or on specific spending plans for the coming year.
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- Budget deficit to be about 2% in 2027 — Putin — TASS (Russia)
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