Subj : Russia Moves to Raise VAT by 2% as Budget Deficit Swells To : All From : Moscow Times Date : Wed Sep 24 2025 11:00:16 Russia Moves to Raise VAT by 2% as Budget Deficit Swells The Finance Ministry has sought to reassure consumers that the impact of the proposed measures on prices would be moderate and limited. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/09/24/russia-moves-to-raise-vat-by-2-as-bud get-deficit-swells-a90609 2025-09-24 12:53 UTC --- BBBS/LiR v4.10 Toy-7 * Origin: MoscowTimes feed - READ ONLY (2:263/1) .