Intelligence Analyzes How Much Russia Is Spending On The War Against Ukraine This Year
Russia's official spending on the war against Ukraine in 2026 amounts to around $144.4 billion, more than three times the combined funding for education and healthcare. UATV English reports that this was announced by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense. "In 2026, the aggressor state Russia's 'national defense' budget line item stands at 12.121 trillion rubles…
In 2026, Russia is projected to spend approximately $144.4 billion on its war against Ukraine, a figure more than three times the combined funding for education and healthcare in the country, reports the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense. The classified portion of Russia's defense budget is estimated at $109.5 billion, with an additional $189.8 million allocated for stimulating the military-industrial complex, military-technical cooperation, and scientific and production programs.
Another $24.5 million has been set aside to compensate expenses, prevent bankruptcies, cover loan interest, and provide compensation to workers, while $17.9 million is earmarked for high-performance computing needed to develop weapons systems. Additionally, $121.9 million has been allocated for developing and producing various types of drones, which are intended for use both on the front lines of the war against Ukraine and domestically to protect critical infrastructure, patrol cities, surveil Russians, and suppress potential protests.
Overall, Russia's official spending on the war against Ukraine in 2026 is more than three times the budget for education and healthcare combined, according to intelligence data.
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