Published Aug 11, 2026, 11:06 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Russia Budget Gap Spikes Despite Oil Windfall Driven by Iran War

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Russia’s budget gap sharply widened despite a windfall in energy revenue driven by the tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, as the Kremlin continues to ramp up spending on its war in Ukraine.