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Russia boosts 2027 defense budget by 27%
Original: EXCLUSIVE: Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show
Russia plans to increase its military spending by 27% in 2027, according to budget documents reviewed by Reuters. The figures point to a continued shift of state resources toward the war effort and defense industry, even as Moscow signals interest in negotiations over Ukraine. The budget plans are likely to intensify scrutiny of Russia's long-term capacity to sustain the conflict.
Why now: Fresh exclusive reporting reveals a major planned increase in Russian military expenditure as the Ukraine war continues.
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