Budget Planning and Russia’s Spending Reduction Pipe-dream

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Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Budget Planning and Russia’s Spending Reduction Pipe-dream

Alexandra Prokopenko focuses on whether — as some officials are advocating — Russia could actually reduce spending in its next budget despite the war in Ukraine. She also looks at how Yevgeny Prigozhin’s insurrection prompted a huge spike in demand for cash and the rising numbers of Russians moving to Israel.

By Alexandra Prokopenko

Published on Jun 30, 2023

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About the Author

Alexandra Prokopenko

Fellow, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Alexandra Prokopenko is a fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center.

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