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Kremlin to boost 2027 military spending to $202.6 billion

Original: RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/117358 260451802942 # Kremlin plans spending of $202.58bn on military in ⁠2027, aro

Russia's government plans to spend $202.58 billion on the military in 2027, roughly 27% more than the original budget, according to reports shared by analyst Scott Lucas. At the same time, social policy funding will be cut by 7%, including state pensions, payments to war veterans and maternity benefits, prompting criticism that the Kremlin is prioritizing the war in Ukraine over ordinary Russians' welfare.

Why now: The sharp shift of Russian budget money from social programmes to the military highlights the war's mounting cost and its impact on ordinary citizens.

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• RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/117358 260451802942 # Kremlin plans spending of $202.58bn on military in ⁠2027, around 27% more original budget Funding for social policy, including state pensions, payments to war veterans and maternity benefits, will shrink by 7% -… · ScottLucas@journa.host · 1

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