UK intel: Russia unable to eliminate corruption in defense spending
The British military analysts take as an example the case of Dmitry Bulgakov, former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, who was arrested on corruption charges.
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Storage bases remain the primary source filling the Russian army’s needs — report
The report suggests Russia’s military-industrial complex showed only modest real growth in 2023, with much of so-called "production" being, in fact, the cannibalizing of systems in storage with certain limits.
Budget committee: Ukraine counts on financial aid from EU, US but prepares for delay
Roksolana Pidlasa, MP and head of the budget committee of the Ukrainian Parliament, said the country counts on financial aid from partner countries but is already preparing for the challenging first quarter of 2024 due to delays.
ISW: Putin signs off on Russia’s biggest budget yet
The 2024 budget contains Russia’s largest-ever allocation to defense and law enforcement, reaching 39% of all spending.
Ukraine squeezes every last drop for defense in 2024 budget, Russia still 2.5x more
Ukraine is funneling 81% of all tax income to defense in 2024, still counting on $29 bn in aid from partners as Russia boosts military spending
UK intel: Defense spending drives inflation surge in Russia
Russia's economy faces heightened inflation, mainly due to surges in defense spending, challenging economic stability amid its war in Ukraine. The Central Bank's policies and the risk of an overheating economy present additional complexities in managing the situation, as per UK intelligence.