Russia War Spending
Defence spending in the 2027 draft budget is set to reach 17.1 trillion roubles, or roughly 35% of all federal expenditure — a post-Soviet record.Reported by 6 of 6 outlets; wording from Euronews.
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- 29 Sep
Russia to cut welfare, education funding in 2027 as war spending soars
- 30 Sep
Next year, Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion rubles on defence – around £150billion.
- 4 Oct
Education spending would fall by 6%, while healthcare funding would be cut by 6.8%.
Coverage 6 articles
9 Oct Russia slashes cancer care as defence spending hits post-Soviet record
Euronews
4 Oct Russia cuts education and healthcare budget as war spending hits new high
Times of India
2 Oct Russia surges defense spending as the West dithers
Washington Examiner
30 Sep Are you watching Streeting? Putin's war chest to rise to record 35% of state budget by next year as he slashes welfare, education and healthcare to fund 17.1trillion ruble (£154bn) military
Daily Mail
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30 Sep Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin to inject £150bn into war effort as Germany identifies Kyiv’s ‘weakest point’
The Independent29 Sep Russia to cut welfare, education funding in 2027 as war spending soars
The Straits Times
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