# Russian Finances Get Shakier, Despite Short-Term Bonus From Iran War

- Published: 2026-07-09T20:04:47Z
- Updated: 2026-07-11T07:21:50Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/world/europe/russia-oil-budget-deficit.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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As oil prices fall back to levels not seen since before the Middle East war began, the Kremlin will be forced to confront a deepening budget deficit.

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