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Putin turns to new taxes as war drains Kremlin finances
Original: As war strains Kremlin finances, Putin reaches into more pockets in search of new revenue streams
Russian President Vladimir Putin is tapping new sources of state revenue as the war in Ukraine strains the Kremlin's finances. Multiple US news outlets are carrying a report detailing how the government is reaching into more Russians' pockets through taxes and other levies to fund the war effort. The story highlights growing pressure on Moscow's budget and what it means for ordinary Russians paying the price.
Why now: Major outlets are highlighting how Russia's war costs are forcing the Kremlin to raise revenue from its own population.
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Evidence
- As war strains Kremlin finances, Putin reaches into more pockets in search of new revenue streams · AP News
- As war strains Kremlin finances, Putin reaches into more pockets in search of new revenue streams · Los Angeles Times
- As war strains Kremlin finances, Putin reaches into more pockets in search of new revenue streams · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- As war strains Kremlin finances, Putin reaches into more pockets in search of new revenue streams · WRAL
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