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Deficit set for scrutiny as budget comes up for debate

Published: 09 September, 2009, 10:59
Edited: 09 September, 2009, 14:28


The Russian government is to present its 3-year budget for parliamentary approval, with the budget deficit in focus. This years deficit of 8% of forecast to come down, but by how much and when is under debate.

 
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