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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on...

"The basic conditions for future development are responsible macroeconomic policies and a balanced budget. We can"t afford to live with a constant budget deficit of 6% [of GDP]. Otherwise, we"ll find ourselves in a debt trap," he said in his address to the country"s lower house of parliament.

MOSCOW, April 20 (RIA Novosti)




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