WorldUkraine war latest: Record Russian military budget signals no interest in ending war

Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles on its military in 2027, about 27% more than previously budgeted and the highest level since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported. Ukrainian investigators identified two Russian units potentially linked to the humanitarian crisis in occupied Oleshky. Putin restricted refinery and energy-export data, while Ukrainian forces alleged Russian troops used civilians as human shields near Kupiansk.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-29 17:43Original