Russia's oil and gas revenue crashed by nearly 50% at the start of 2023, leading to a wider budget deficit as Moscow's spending soars
Russia's deficit widened to nearly $25 billion as lower energy revenue met with a surge in spending amid Putin's war on Ukraine.
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