MOSCOW, October 3 The Russian budget should not be guided by favorable forecasts, it should be ready for anything, said Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
«We must be prepared for various scenarios, and the budget should not rely on favorable forecasts. The budget must take into account all the obligations that were accepted and provide the appropriate resources,» Siluanov said at parliamentary hearings on the draft budget for 2024 and the planning period 2025-2026.
According to the minister, risks remain in the development of the global economy, economic and financial fragmentation is gaining momentum, structural imbalances have not gone away, as have sanctions.
“We need to be ready for anything in order to fulfill all plans and provide them with resources,” Siluanov emphasized, adding that budget policy must be responsible.