With Russia's invasion of Ukraine straining on state finances, President Vladimir Putin is reaching for cash to fund his government and the war, squeezing tax revenue from an economy that's increasingly skewed toward the military — while civilian needs take a back seat.
As war strains Kremlin finances, Putin reaches for cash to fund govt and war
Source: Naharnet

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- NaharnetAs war strains Kremlin finances, Putin reaches for cash to fund govt and war