Putin to turn on his own people as Kremlin revenues plunge | Scott Lucas

“They have got a very significant government budget deficit. Their entire budget deficit projected for 2026, that was eaten up in January and February.”

Rising inflation rates and oil shortages are hitting Putin’s economy to the point where he might have to increase Russian taxes, says Professor Scott Lucas

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