Russia's defense budget surges

Putin approves record defense spending – a third of Russia’s budget
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a record-breaking defense budget, setting aside a staggering third of the government’s total spending as the war in Ukraine drains resources from both sides nearly three years on.
Russia's rising defense budget unlikely to boost military growth - ISW
Increased Russian defense spending does not necessarily equate to enhanced military capabilities. However, it may affect the Kremlin's ability to sustain its war in Ukraine, reports the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Putin signs record Russian budget, one-third for defense
President Vladimir Putin signed Russia's new budget Sunday, which includes record spending on military capabilities as Moscow's assault on Ukraine approaches the three-year mark.
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Russia, which has been at war with Ukraine for three years, has confirmed its biggest defense budget ever.Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a budget
Russia's Putin approves military focused 2025-2027 budget
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a military focused budget for 2025-2027, a document published on the official legal acts website showed on Sunday. The state budget for next year includes a 25% hike in military spending but will be the most secretive in post-Soviet history,
Putin OKs record Russian defense spending budget as EU officials visit Kyiv
According to what was posted on a government website, 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) were allocated for national defense, around 32.5% of the budget.
Russia hikes military spending to record levels as defence outgoings close to a third of entire budget
Vladimir Putin has signed off record amounts of defence spending for Russia. The Kremlin has signed off new budget plans, raising military spending to record levels for 2025 - as they push to win the Ukraine war. Some 33% of their budget has been set aside for defence, according to a budget posted on the government website.
Putin approves Russia's budget with record spending on national defense
Spending on war and law enforcement agencies exceeds expenditures on education, healthcare, social policy, and the national economy combined.
Putin approves military focused 2025-2027 budget
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a military focused budget for 2025-2027, a document published on the official legal acts website showed on Sunday.
Putin Signs off Record Russian Defense Spending as Top EU Officials Visit Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine
Putin signs off on record Russian defense spending as top E.U. officials visit Kyiv
Around 32.5% of the budget posted on a government website Sunday has been allocated for national defense, up from a reported 28.3% this year.
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