Russia may face years of budget deficit – Putin
Published: 20 March, 2009, 05:50
Russia will most probably have to deal with a budget deficit for years to come, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday.
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Published: 20 March, 2009, 05:50
Russia will most probably have to deal with a budget deficit for years to come, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday.