What to make of Russia’s fiscal plans

There appears to be a great deal of confusion surrounding Russia’s fiscal plans for this year – including a mooted 10% cut in government spending that the cabinet has reportedly agreed this week. In this Update we attempt to set the record straight. Four key points stand out.

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