How does the Kremlin want the loyalist media to report on Russia’s 2027 federal budget? Start with social benefits. Don’t mention that 44% goes to the military and security agencies.
Russian state-run and government-aligned online news outlets have received guidelines on how to cover Russia’s proposed 2027 budget. The government submitted it to the State Duma on September 30.
The Kremlin has provided guidelines for loyalist media outlets on how to report on Russia's proposed 2027 federal budget. These outlets are instructed to emphasize social benefits and the state's commitment to fulfilling social obligations. Specifically, they should highlight pension adjustments, funding for new schools and kindergartens, and a comparison of the budget deficit with those of Western countries.
However, the guidelines do not mention the significant portion of the budget allocated to the military and security agencies, which accounts for 44% of total spending. Government-aligned journalists are prohibited from discussing this disparity and must rely only on pro-government experts for commentary. Despite the proposed cuts to social spending, these outlets are expected to portray the budget as socially favorable.
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