Analysts at the Institute for the study of war (ISW) believe that an increase in Russian military spending does not necessarily equal an unambiguous increase in military capabilities, but affects the effectiveness and sustainability of Russian social programs, which may affect the Kremlin's ability to continue the war in Ukraine. This is stated in the ISW report, reports UNN.
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As analysts remind, on December 1, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving the federal budget for 2025 and the draft federal budget for 2026-2027.
In the budget for 2025, about 41% of Russia's annual expenditures are allocated for national security and defense. The ISW continues to assess that an increase in Russian defense spending, despite the danger, does not necessarily equal an unambiguous increase in Russian military capabilities, especially given that significant funds are being allocated to pay benefits to Russian soldiers, veterans, and their families. Russia's continued focus on defense spending is likely also affecting the effectiveness and sustainability of Russian social programs, which could affect the Kremlin's ability to continue the war in Ukraine, given the growing pressure on the Russian economy and Putin's observed tendency to avoid risking his regime's stability
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rossmi reported that yesterday, December 1, Putin signed the law on the budget of Russia for 2025 with record military spending under the item "National Defense".
Russian budget revenues are estimated at more than 40 trillion rubles. About 32.5% of the Russian budget was allocated for defense, which is 13.5 trillion rubles (more than доларів 145 billion). This is more than in 2024, when Russia allocated 28.3% of the budget for defense.
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In September, it was reported that Putin instructed the Russian government to prepare a budget with priority for defense spending. It is planned to increase military spending by 60% compared to last year, which will amount to 30% of the total budget.
At the end of September, the Russian government submitted a draft budget for 2025 with expenditures of 41.5 trillion rubles. It is planned to spend 6.31% of GDP on the war - more than 13.5 trillion rubles, which is 30% more than in 2024.