
Russia's 2027 Budget Draft Imposes New Tax Hikes to Cover War Deficit
Russia's Finance Ministry has submitted a draft budget for 2027-2029 that introduces significant tax increases to address a widening fiscal gap caused by military spending. The proposal includes a progressive tax on passive income, higher levies on foreign investors, and windfall taxes on commodity producers. These measures aim to offset a projected deficit of 2% of GDP, though analysts note the revenue gains may be insufficient to fully close the gap between military costs and state income.


