Moscow takes money while province takes blame - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

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Russia’s regions are sliding toward bankruptcy, and the Kremlin is pretending it’s a local problem. Moscow takes the money, hands down unfunded mandates, and lets governors absorb public anger.

Now, some regions are secretly bailing each other out to survive the financial squeeze. This isn’t just a budget crisis, but rather a structural crack in how power works in Russia.

On Eastern Express, we break down why starving the provinces may come back to haunt the center.

Host: Jonasz Rewiński