# How does the Kremlin want loyalist media to cover Russia’s 2027 federal budget? Start with social benefits. Don’t mention the 44% for military and security

https://mins.news/en/item/82309

- Meduza, 2026-10-01 17:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/01/how-does-the-kremlin-want-the-loyalist-media-to-report-on-russia-s-2027-federal-budget-start-with-social-benefits-don-t-mention-that-44-goes-to-the-military-and-security-agencies

> Guidelines reviewed by Meduza instruct Russian state-run and government-aligned outlets to highlight social obligations, pension increases, schools, kindergartens, and comparisons with Western budget deficits when covering the proposed 2027 budget. They must stay on script and use pro-government experts. The proposal actually cuts social, education, and healthcare spending while allocating 44% of total spending to defense and security.

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