The budget also projects a slight reduction in military spending in 2026 and 2027, with $114.9 billion allocated for 2026 and $122.4 billion for 2027.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the country’s budget plans, raising military spending to record levels for next year as Russia aims to secure victory in its war against Ukraine.
According to a report by the Associated Press on Sunday (1 December), approximately 32.5% of the budget, published on a government website, has been allocated to defence, amounting to over $145 billion. This marks an increase from 28.3% reported for this year.
A report by The Kyiv Independent said that the planned Russian budget prioritises spending on war and law enforcement agencies, surpassing allocations for education, healthcare, social policy, and the national economy combined.
The budget also projects a slight reduction in military spending in 2026 and 2027, with $114.9 billion allocated for 2026 and $122.4 billion for 2027.
Putin’s approval comes just days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed into law his country’s budget for 2025. According to The Kyiv Independent, Kyiv plans to spend $53 billion on defence next year, amounting to 26.3% of its projected GDP.
The war, which began in February 2022, remains Europe’s largest conflict since the Second World War, depleting resources on both sides. While Ukraine continues to receive significant support from Western allies, Russia’s larger and better-equipped forces have made advances, particularly in the eastern regions.
In recent updates, Ukrainian officials reported that Moscow launched 78 drones into Ukraine overnight on Sunday. The Ukrainian Air Force stated that 32 drones were destroyed, while a further 45 were lost, likely due to electronic jamming.
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