Published Jun 18, 2026, 1:45 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 1 source

Russia Piles Up Debt as Costs of War in Ukraine Outrun Budget

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Russia Piles Up Debt as Costs of War in Ukraine Outrun Budget

President Vladimir Putin frequently touts Russia’s lowest public debt among Group of 20 nations as a key strength of its economy. His war in Ukraine is starting to change that.