What does Russia's rising military budget say about its plans for the war?
The Russian government began the month by submitting a three-year budget plan to parliament, proposing yet another increase in funding for its war against Ukraine. On the surface, the planned increase looks substantial. Russia's overall military budget is set to rise to around 17 trillion rubles (approximately $200 billion) in 2027, up from 12 trillion rubles in 2026 — a 27% increase in nominal…
In October 2026, Russia submitted a three-year budget plan to parliament, proposing a substantial rise in funding for its war against Ukraine. The projected overall military budget for 2027 is approximately 17 trillion rubles (around $200 billion), a 27% increase from 2026. This budget represents 43% of total government spending, with the majority going towards the military and security forces.
Experts caution that the figures might be misleading, suggesting Russia's gradual build-up of military capacity rather than a sudden surge in spending. The budget plan maintains high funding for the military sector through 2029, with healthcare, education, and social payments receiving significantly lower allocations.
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