The government allowed the Ministry of Finance to additionally borrow up to 1 trillion rubles in the domestic market in 2026, Forbes Russia writes. The increase in loans is linked to a growing budget deficit: according to the ministry's data, by the end of the year it will reach 7.3 trillion rubles, or 3.2% of GDP, which is almost twice the target.

The government allowed the Ministry of Finance to additionally borrow up to 1 trillion rubles in the domestic market in 2026, Forbes Russia writes. The increase in loans is linked to a growing budget deficit: according to the ministry's data, by the end of the year it will reach 7.3 trillion rubles, or 3.2% of GDP, which is almost twice the target.