EconomyReuters: Russia plans record 17.1 trillion ruble defense budget for 2027
Russian authorities plan to sharply raise military spending under a new draft budget, Reuters reported, citing Russian government documents it reviewed. Defense spending is set to reach 17.1 trillion rubles in 2027—3.6 trillion, or 27%, above the previously budgeted 13.5 trillion. Total defense spending over the next three years is projected at 50 trillion rubles.
Reuters: Russia plans record 17.1 trillion ruble defense budget for 2027