The official budget deficit surged last year, as did off-balance sheet military spending via the banking system and unpaid bills. That might be tough to sustain, especially with lower oil revenues.
  • Buffalox@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    https://tass.com/economy/2084701

    Exports of goods from Russia decreased by $16.2 bln to $418.3 bln, while imports declined by $3.8 bln to $279 bln

    That’s a trade surplus of $139 bln.

    These are of course official numbers, so they may be doctored.