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Russia to raise military spending by 27% in 2027
Original: Russia to raise military spending by 27% in 2027, highest level in war so far, media reports
Media reports say Russia plans to increase its military spending by 27% in 2027, which would take defense expenditure to the highest level since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. The proposed budget signals that Moscow intends to sustain and potentially expand its war effort, placing continued priority on military funding despite economic pressures.
Why now: The scale of the reported increase suggests Russia is preparing for a prolonged war in Ukraine.
Evidence
- Russia to raise military spending by 27% in 2027, highest level in war so far, media reports · The Kyiv Independent
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