Astrakhan Oblast and Belarus Announce 2027 Budget Deficits
Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, announced a 5.8 billion ruble deficit in its 2027 budget, while Belarus passed its 2027 budget project with a 1.93 billion ruble deficit in the first reading. Both budgets were published on October 30, 2026, but only Belarus' was approved by deputies. The budgets include provisions for education, healthcare, and support for multi-child families in Belarus, while Astrakhan Oblast's budget does not mention such provisions.
Where Sources Diverge
Astrakhan Oblast's budget deficit is reported as 5.8 billion rubles, while Belarus' budget deficit is reported as 1.93 billion rubles.
Astrakhan Oblast has planned a 5.8 billion ruble deficit in the 2027 budget.
Belarus' 2027 Budget Project Passes First Reading with a Deficit of 1.93 Billion Rubles.
The budget for Belarus includes provisions for education, healthcare, and support for multi-child families, while the budget for Astrakhan Oblast does not mention these provisions.
The project includes provisions for education, healthcare, and support for multi-child families.
Astrakhan Oblast has planned a 5.8 billion ruble deficit in the 2027 budget.
The budget for Belarus was passed in the first reading on October 30, 2026, while the budget for Astrakhan Oblast was reported on the same date but not passed.
On October 30, deputies adopted the first reading of the law 'On the Republican Budget for 2027'.
Astrakhan Oblast has planned a 5.8 billion ruble deficit in the 2027 budget.
The budget for Belarus includes a mention of the United States seeking transit of Belarusian potash through Klaipėda from Lithuania, while the budget for Astrakhan Oblast does not mention any such international trade.
The United States is seeking transit of Belarusian potash through Klaipėda from Lithuania.
Astrakhan Oblast has planned a 5.8 billion ruble deficit in the 2027 budget.
Sources
Astrakhan Oblast has planned a 5.8 billion ruble deficit in the 2027 budget - Kommersant Saratov Kommersant
Budget revenues are planned to be lower than expenditures. The project includes provisions for education, healthcare, and support for multi-child families. Also read: The United States is seeking transit of Belarusian potash through Klaipėda from Lithuania. On October 30, deputies adopted the first reading of the law 'On the Republican Budget for 2027'. This is not yet the final decision: the document is to be considered in the second reading. [...]