Ukraine's president said Kyiv has received a constructive response from the EU and IMF on covering a budget deficit driven largely by military spending.
French government forecasts show debt climbing from 119.3% of GDP in 2026 as the budget deficit remains elevated, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Sébastien Lecornu says France will reduce public spending next year as the government seeks to narrow the budget deficit ahead of elections
President Vladimir Putin told an economic meeting the fiscal gap remains manageable under current macroeconomic assumptions, according to Russian state news agency TASS.