• Russias Planned VAT Hike Expected to Push Inflation Higher, Finance Min

    From Moscow Times@2:263/1 to All on Mon Oct 6 15:00:06 2025
    Russias Planned VAT Hike Expected to Push Inflation Higher, Finance Ministry Says

    Officials proposed raising the value-added tax from 20% to 22% starting next year to help close a widening budget deficit amid record military spending.

    https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/06/russias-planned-vat-hike-expected-to- push-inflation-higher-finance-ministry-says-a90729

    2025-10-06 16:18 UTC

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