Putin Adds the Budget to His Growing Portfolio

The centralisation of decision-making on Russia’s finances in July 2015 reflects how the strain of economic turmoil in the country has created strong intra-government divisions that only President Putin can control.

• Primary Source

Stratfor Global Intelligence: Analysis, 22.06.15: Budget Debates Reveal Russia's Weakness https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/budget-debates-reveal-russias-weakness

ESO: Background information: Cheaper Oil And Sanctions Weigh On Russia’s Growth Outlook http://www.europeansources.info/record/cheaper-oil-and-sanctions-weigh-on-russias-growth-outlook/

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