Budget documents seen by Reuters indicate 2027 defense spending will reach 17.1 trillion roubles, or about $203 billion, with total expenditures of 50 trillion roubles over three years. To fund these outlays, Russia is doubling its 2026 budget deficit estimate to 3.2% of GDP and cutting spending on social policy by 7%, healthcare by 6.8%, and education by 6%. Federal aid to fight cancer is slated to drop from $1.73 billion in 2026 to $45 million in 2027, and state debt will rise to 21.7% of GDP by 2027, crossing the government's 20% safe threshold.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Russia Sets Record $199B Defense Budget for 2026
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The Kremlin has authorized nearly $60 billion in additional war expenses, pushing total defense outlays for 2026 roughly 40% above original estimates. This injection of funds brings the military bill to $199 billion for the year, a record level marking Moscow's intent to prioritize the war in Ukraine over other state obligations.
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