Russia Plans Record War Spending For 2027: HUR Reveals Where The Kremlin Will Get The Money
In 2027, Russia plans to allocate more than $206 billion to so-called "national defense." This is nearly 43% more than the Kremlin earmarked for waging the war in 2026. The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense (HUR) reported this, UATV English reveals. The Kremlin plans to allocate more than $146 billion toward purchasing weapons and military equipment, amounting to 55%…
The State Department reports Russia intends to spend over $206 billion on national defense in 2027, marking a 43% increase compared to the $146 billion allocated for military expenditure in 2026. The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense (HUR) disclosed these details to UATV English. Of the total budget, more than $146 billion will be spent on weapons and military equipment, constituting 55% of Russia's 2027 military spending.
To fund this aggressive military stance, Russia plans to boost tax pressure on its population and businesses, generating an additional 1.5 trillion rubles (approximately $18 billion) for the budget, according to Ukrainian intelligence. Simultaneously, Russia intends to reduce spending on road and municipal infrastructure maintenance by 25%, as well as cut funding for social and civilian needs in various regions.
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