sad state of affairs

Translations
печальное положение дел
The lack of funding for education is a sad state of affairs.
Отсутствие финансирования образования — это печальное положение дел.
Definitions
A situation that is unfortunate, disappointing, or troubling, often implying a sense of hopelessness or decline.
Words
affair

noun
дело
state

noun
государство
affairs

noun
дела
states

noun
штаты
sad

adjective
грустный