Russian officials have cautioned President Putin as the Ukraine war drives Russia's deficit to 5.9 trillion rubles by April, surpassing the annual target of 3.8 trillion.

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Internal divisions are emerging between fiscal authorities calling for cuts and security officials pushing to maintain defence spending despite rising economic strain.

The warning by the president's senior government officials is the most serious sign of internal division in the Kremlin since their forces invaded Ukraine.

The Kremlin warns that cutting defence spending now would hurt Russian businesses dependent on lucrative contracts

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Russian officials have cautioned President Putin as the Ukraine war drives Russia's deficit to 5.9 trillion rubles by April, surpassing the annual target of 3.8 trillion.

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Russian officials warned Putin that defense spending risks a budget crisis, with the 2026 deficit already exceeding annual targets after just four months.