Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has been increasing its war spending every year. In the 2026 budget, the Kremlin plans to spend 12.93 trillion rubles ($163,4 billion) (almost 30%, a record since the Soviet era) on the war, the army, and weapons purchases.

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— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 22 décembre 2025

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has been increasing its war spending every year. In the 2026 budget, the Kremlin plans to spend 12.93 trillion rubles ($163.4 billion) (nearly 30%, a record since the Soviet era) on the war, the military, and weapons procurement.

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