LATEST: Russia: Vladimir Putin is said to have asked oligarchs to donate to the state budget
In a major development, the following story has emerged from the international scene.

After four years of aggressive war against Ukraine, Russia’s national budget has slipped into the red. According to media reports, Vladimir Putin also seems to be seriously concerned about this.
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Source: This article was originally published in another language by DER SPIEGEL – Ausland and has been translated and adapted for our global English-speaking audience. Read the original article here.