Russia to raise military spending by 27% in 2027, highest level in war so far, media reports
Russia is planning to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($202.58 billion) on its military in 2027, an increase of around 27% over the previously budgeted amount.
Russia intends to increase its military expenditure by 27% in 2027, marking the highest level since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to Reuters. The country plans to allocate 17.1 trillion roubles, equivalent to $202.58 billion, for its armed forces in 2027, a significant rise from the 12.1 trillion roubles, or $143 billion, budgeted for 2026.
This spending surge is expected to continue over the next three years, with Russia planning to spend a total of 50 trillion roubles, or $591 billion, during this period. The increased investment comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin has expanded the nation's armed forces by 15,500 personnel, boosting the total military headcount to 2,441,630.
The Kremlin's decision to bolster its military resources follows President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning that Russia has already initiated additional troop mobilization, adding 10,000 troops from North Korea to its ranks.
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