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

The Bell

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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